Alertes en vigueurShort Pump, VA

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Flash Flood Warning for North Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia Central Henrico County in central Virginia The City of Richmond in central Virginia Until 1045 PM EDT. At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar.
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, Downtown Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Highland Springs, Bensley, East Highland Park, Richmond Heights, Montrose, Midlothian, Richmond International and Fair Oaks.

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.