Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 7:06PM EDT until September 12 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 706 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee, Prince George, Birchett
Estate and Jordan Point Country Club.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov