Title: Flash Flood Warning (Saturday 2:49 p.m. ET to Saturday 6:00 p.m. ET)
NOTICE: The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a *Flash Flood Warning…north-central Chesterfield County in central Virginia…southern-central Hanover County in central Virginia…northwestern Henrico County in central Virginia… City of Richmond in central Virginia… * Ending at 600 PM ET. * At 249 PM ET, Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms in the warning area that will produce heavy rain. Rainfall amounts range from 0.5 to 1 inch. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected in an hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warning area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin soon. DANGER…Flash flooding from thunderstorms. Source…Radar. Impact… Flooding of small streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, and other poorly drained and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include… Richmond, Virginia Union University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Downtown Richmond, University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Lakeside, Laurel, East Highland Park, Glen Allen, Bensley, Greendale, Dumbarton, Solomon's Stores, Chamberlain, Lawndale and Roslyn Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Turn around when you encounter flooded roads and don't drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so. Ask them to pass this information on to the National Weather Service. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting on the NWS Wakefield Facebook page or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA. && Flash Flooding…Radar Indication; Estimated Rainfall…1-2 inches in 1 hour
Type: Flash Flood Warning
Release time: 2024-07-20T14:49:00-04:00
Ends at: 2024-07-20T18:00:00-04:00
County name: Hanover County
State: Virginia
Category: Encounter
Urgency: Immediately
Severity: Severe
Certainty: possible
