Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 7:06PM EDT until September 12
Affecting Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA
In effect until: Sep 13, 2026, 12:15 AM
Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA
Likely impact across 3 counties in VA; effects through 12:15 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
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At 706 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee, Prince George, Birchett Estate and Jordan Point Country Club.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™