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 Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia... Central Henrico County in central Virginia... The City of Richmond in central Virginia... * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville, Chester, Bensley, Lakeside, East Highland Park, Bellwood, Laurel, Chesterfield Court House, Glen Allen, Drewrys Bluff, Dumbarton and Greendale.