AMELIA, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Prince George, VA… — FFWAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Amelia County in central Virginia... Southern Chesterfield County in central Virginia... The City of Colonial Heights in central Virginia... Northwestern Prince George County in south central Virginia... The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia...
* Until 1045 PM EDT.
* At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 in
Flooding in Amelia, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS