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 late tonight at midnight EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and Henrico County. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Westham. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Portions of Riverside Drive begin to flood. At 15.0 feet, Begin moderate flooding. Residences near gage threatened by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Thursday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 05/20/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood