Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 1:46AM EDT until July 22 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 10:46pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, and southeast
Virginia, including the following counties and independent city,
in central Virginia, Chesterfield, City of Richmond, Hanover and
Henrico. In east central Virginia, Essex, King William, King and
Queen and New Kent. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Middlesex and
Northumberland. In southeast Virginia, Gloucester.
* WHEN...Until 445 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 146 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Richmond, New Kent, King William, West Point, Kilmarnock,
Urbanna, King And Queen Court House, Talleysville, Highland
Springs, Mechanicsville, Virginia Union University, Virginia
Commonwealth University, Downtown Richmond, Fair Port,
University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, Lancaster, White
Stone and Little Plymouth.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, VA; Essex, VA; Gloucester, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; King and Queen, VA; King William, VA; Lancaster, VA; Middlesex, VA; New Kent, VA; Northumberland, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: