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Flash Flood Warning for Goochland, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA +1 more

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At 601 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported Flash Flooding occuring near the intersection of Hungary Road and Springfield Road. 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 ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by...

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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.

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At 601 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported Flash Flooding occuring near the intersection of Hungary Road and Springfield Road. 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 ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters 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, Ashland, Tuckahoe, Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond, Randolph Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Hanover, Laurel, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Wyndham, East Highland Park, Manakin, Sabot and Greendale.

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  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:01PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 4:18PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM 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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