Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
354 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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Chesterfield VA-Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
354 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
  counties and independent city, Chesterfield, City of Richmond and
  Henrico.

* WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 354 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will
    cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch
    of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area through 445 AM.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Downtown
    Richmond, Virginia Union University, Highland Springs,
    University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Mechanicsville, Chester,
    Tuckahoe, Bensley, East Highland Park, Bellwood, Lakeside,
    Richmond Heights, Montrose, Drewrys Bluff, Varina, Fair Oaks
    and Dumbarton.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3756 7759 3757 7755 3759 7753 3761 7744
      3759 7742 3760 7741 3758 7734 3753 7731
      3747 7734 3742 7735 3739 7737 3738 7737
      3737 7740 3737 7744 3739 7747 3742 7748
      3747 7751 3752 7754 3755 7760


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