7/1/2025 10:57:00 PM until 7/1/2025 11:30:00 PM

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising. 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 X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

At 1057 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches 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, University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, Bensley, East Highland Park, Bellwood, Wyndham, Dumbarton, Greendale, Roslyn Hills and Solomons Store.