7/9/2025 1:05:00 AM until 7/9/2025 3:00:00 AM

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. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

At 105 AM EDT, the public reported high water near the intersection of Leigh and Belvidere Street in Downtown Richmond. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. 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, Goochland, Tuckahoe, Bon Air, University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Virginia Union University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Manakin, Sabot, Wyndham, Laurel, Oilville, Lakeside, Glen Allen, Bensley, East Highland Park and Bellwood.