Flash Flood Warning — Henrico 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 6:24AM EDT until August 4 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia... South Central Henrico County in central Virginia... The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia... * Until 930 AM EDT. * At 624 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. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hopewell, Chester, Chesterfield Court House, Bellwood, Bensley, Chesterfield, Centralia, Drewrys Bluff,
Effective August 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Henrico 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Henrico County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Chesterfield County, City of Hopewell County.