Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
385 WGUS81 KAKQ 180531 FLSAKQ Flood Advisory National Weather Service Wakefield VA 131 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 VAC075-085-087-760-180730- /O.NEW.KAKQ.FA.Y.0110.240918T0531Z-240918T0730Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Goochland VA-Hanover VA-Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA- 131 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, City of Richmond, Goochland, Hanover and Henrico. * WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 131 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Richmond, Tuckahoe, Laurel, Wyndham, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Dumbarton, Greendale, Short Pump, Roslyn Hills, Longdale, Elmont and Hanover Airport. - 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. && LAT...LON 3770 7765 3772 7752 3772 7742 3767 7741 3767 7746 3764 7749 3762 7750 3757 7747 3757 7760 3763 7769 $$ AM