Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Rivanna River At Palmyra affecting Fluvanna County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Powhatan, Goochland and Cumberland Counties. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. For the Lower James Basin...including Cartersville, Richmond Westham, Richmond Locks...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Chowan Basin...including Lawrenceville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Locks. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:54 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:54 PM EDT Tuesday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 11.2 feet late tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 02/12/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood