Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 6:21PM EDT until May 26 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Flooding was reported in
Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Prince George County in the
vicinity of I-95 and I-295. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia
State University, Prince George, Ettrick, Matoaca, Jordans Point,
Garysville, Petersburg National Battlefield, New Bohemia, Richard
Bland College, Birchett Estate, Jordan Point Country Club, Addison
and Petersburg Airport.
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:
Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA; City of Petersburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: