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Flash Flood Warning for Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA

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What is happening

At 420 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in western Henrico County. Up to 2 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....

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

At 420 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in western Henrico County. Up to 2 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...Law enforcement reported. 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.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 4:20AM EDT until July 27 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 3:37AM EDT until July 27 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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