Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 15 at 7:57PM EDT until June 16 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 15, 2025 - 4:57pm
Expires:
June 15, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central
Virginia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col.
Heights), Eastern Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan, Western
Chesterfield and Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond).
In east central Virginia, Charles City. In south central Virginia,
Prince George. In southeast Virginia, Surry.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A nearly stationary frontal boundary will provide the focus
for numerous rounds of showers and storms across the watch
area. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher
amounts expected, will lead to scattered instances of flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cumberland; Goochland; Powhatan; Prince George; Charles City; Surry; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA