Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 7:05PM EDT until August 4 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 4, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
FFWAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
Central Charles City County in east central Virginia...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 705 PM EDT, VDOT reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...VDOT reported flooding in the City of Richmond as well as
Charles City County.
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, Charles City, Highland Springs, Roxbury, Chester,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University,
Bellwood, Bensley, East Highland Park, Adkins Store, Ruthville,
Glendale, Elko, Sandston, Richmond International, Varina and Fair
Oaks.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov