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Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:36 AM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Hanover and Henrico. In east central Virginia, Charles City, Essex, King William, King and Queen, New Kent and Richmond. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster and Middlesex. In southeast Virginia, James City. * WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1036 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Kent, King William, West Point, King And Queen Court House, Talleysville, Saint Stephens Church, Roxbury, Highland Springs, Robley, Stevensville, Little Plymouth, Tunstall, Millers Tavern, Aylett, Manquin, Barhamsville, Providence Forge, Center Cross, Jamaica and Bottoms Bridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 2:20 AM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following areas, Dorchester and Wicomico and Virginia, including the following areas, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greensville, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Richmond, Sussex, Western Chesterfield, Western Essex, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western King William, Western King and Queen, Western Louisa and Westmoreland. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:27 AM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Essex County in east central Virginia... Northwestern Richmond County in east central Virginia... Southwestern Westmoreland County in east central Virginia... * Until 1230 AM EDT. * At 927 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Tappahannock, Warsaw, Naylors Beach, Ethel, Piney Grove, Lyells, Templeman, Brays Fork, Mount Landing, Kremlin and Mount Holly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 30 MINUTES
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:05 AM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Essex County in east central Virginia... Richmond County in east central Virginia... Westmoreland County in east central Virginia... Northwestern Northumberland County in eastern Virginia... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 904 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts up 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 and automated gauges. 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... Tappahannock, Warsaw, Callao, Haynesville, Hague, Farnham, Kinsale, Coles Point, Dunnsville, Heathsville, Lewisetta, Westmoreland, Threeway, Oldhams, Lyells, Kremlin, Gibeon, Emmerton, Village and Kennard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 30 MINUTES
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