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Flood Watch
Issued: 7:17 PM Jul. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central,
and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central
Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col.
Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan,
Prince Edward, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover and Western
Henrico (Including the City of Richmond). In east central
Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William,
Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western King William
and Western King and Queen. In eastern Virginia, Gloucester,
Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton and Northumberland. In
south central Virginia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg,
Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg). In southeast Virginia, Accomack, Greensville,
Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News,
Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more
widespread this evening through tonight and early Wednesday
morning ahead of a slow moving cold front. This front is
expected to stall across the region Wednesday into Wednesday
night with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms
expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Total rainfall
amounts are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with
localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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