Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 3:37AM EDT until July 27 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 12:37am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
FFWAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Northwestern Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
* Until 645 AM EDT.
* At 337 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.25 inches in 20
minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Richmond, University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Virginia
Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, Bon Air,
Tuckahoe, Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, East Highland Park,
Bensley, Wyndham, Bellwood, Roslyn Hills, Dumbarton, Greendale,
Solomons Store, Chamberlayne and Montrose.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov