Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 4 at 8:44PM EDT until August 5 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 4, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Southern Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Colonial Heights in central Virginia...
West Central Charles City County in east central Virginia...
Northwestern Prince George County in south central Virginia...
The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia...
The Northwestern City of Petersburg in south central Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 841 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding across
Hopewell. Flooding is already occurring. Between 4 and 6 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee, Virginia State University,
Chester, Ettrick, Meadowville, Birchett Estate and Jordan Point
Country Club.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA; City of Petersburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov