Flash Flood Warning — City of Colonial Heights County, Virginia
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 3:12PM EDT until August 4 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Chesterfield County in central Virginia... The City of Colonial Heights in central Virginia... Northwestern Prince George County in south central Virginia... The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 312 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee, Virginia State University, Chester, Ettrick, Meadowville,
Effective August 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for City of Colonial Heights County, Virginia?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for City of Colonial Heights County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for City of Hopewell County.