045 
WGUS71 KAKQ 270820
FFSAKQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
420 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

VAC041-087-760-271045-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chesterfield VA-Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
420 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHESTERFIELD AND NORTHWESTERN HENRICO 
COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND...

At 420 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain in western Henrico County. Up to 2 inches of 
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are 
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

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, University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Virginia 
  Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, Bon Air, 
  Tuckahoe, Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, East Highland Park, 
  Bensley, Wyndham, Bellwood, Roslyn Hills, Dumbarton, Greendale, 
  Solomons Store, Chamberlayne and Montrose.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3758 7763 3758 7762 3759 7762 3759 7763
      3760 7763 3760 7764 3761 7764 3762 7765
      3766 7765 3768 7764 3769 7758 3768 7749
      3764 7746 3759 7740 3753 7738 3745 7740
      3743 7744 3745 7758 3752 7761 3757 7764

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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