5/16/2025 10:39:00 AM until 5/17/2025 5:00:00 AM

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 1245 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and Henrico County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. 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 Locks. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, The Ancarrow's Boat Landing is closed at this level. At 11.0 feet, Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:54 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:54 AM EDT Friday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 4.2 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet on 04/15/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood