5/14/2025 10:40:00 AM until 5/14/2025 10:45:00 PM

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EDT.

The National Weather Service in Wakefield VA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Goochland, Powhatan and Cumberland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Locks. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:54 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 0.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 10.6 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will fall below flood stage midday Friday falling to 3.5 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 10/02/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood