Flash Flood Warning Issued for Chesterfield, Henrico and Hopewell VA
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NWS Wakefield VA has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Chesterfield County, south central Henrico County and the City of Hopewell until 9:30 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Virginia
- Issued
- August 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Wakefield VA. Effective from August 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM EDT until August 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia, South Central Henrico County in central Virginia, and the City of Hopewell in south central Virginia. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Hopewell, Chester, Chesterfield Court House, Bellwood, Bensley, Chesterfield, Centralia, Drewrys Bluff, Pocahontas State Park, Beach, Varina and Meadowville.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Expected Conditions
At 6:24 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar indicated. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from August 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM EDT until August 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT.
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