Alert archive / Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 22, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this flash flood warning at Jun 11, 2021, 3:40 PM EDT for Henrico County, City of Richmond, Virginia. It was in force for 110 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021, 3:40 PM EDT (19:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 11, 2021, 5:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 110 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties City of Richmond, VA, Henrico County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 3:44 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 E Downtown Richmond, VA | VDOT CAMERA SHOWS WATER COVERING ALL NORTHBOUND LANES ON INTERSTATE-95 UNDER THE BROAD ST. OVERPASS IN DOWNTOWN RICHMOND. |
| Jun 11, 3:50 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Wsw East Highland Par, VA | WATER RESCUE FROM A STRANDED VEHICLE ON MAGNOLIA ST. |
| Jun 11, 3:50 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Nw Montrose, VA | WATER RESCUE ON MOSBY ST. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 161 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 462 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 98 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 142 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
175
WGUS51 KAKQ 111940
FFWAKQ
VAC087-760-112130-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FF.W.0022.210611T1940Z-210611T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
340 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union
University, Downtown Richmond, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville,
East Highland Park, Bensley, Montrose, Richmond Heights, Richmond
International and Fair Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 7740 3756 7730 3754 7727 3745 7738
3745 7742 3746 7744 3746 7746 3746 7748
3746 7749 3747 7751 3750 7753 3757 7745
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...2-4 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Poche3 follow-up statements
255
WGUS71 KAKQ 111959
FFSAKQ
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
359 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
VAC087-760-112130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FF.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210611T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
359 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL HENRICO COUNTY AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND...
At 359 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Richmond Fire Department reported multiple water
rescues. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union
University, Downtown Richmond, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville,
East Highland Park, Bensley, Montrose, Richmond Heights, Richmond
International and Fair Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 7740 3756 7730 3754 7727 3745 7738
3745 7742 3746 7744 3746 7746 3746 7748
3746 7749 3747 7751 3750 7753 3757 7745
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL...2-4 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Poche529
WGUS71 KAKQ 112028
FFSAKQ
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
428 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
VAC087-760-112130-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FF.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210611T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
428 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL HENRICO COUNTY AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND...
At 428 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Richmond Fire Department reported multiple water
rescues. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Heavy rain
has ended, however flooding is still ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union
University, Downtown Richmond, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville,
East Highland Park, Bensley, Montrose, Richmond Heights, Richmond
International and Fair Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 7740 3756 7730 3754 7727 3745 7738
3745 7742 3746 7744 3746 7746 3746 7748
3746 7749 3747 7751 3750 7753 3757 7745
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
Poche300
WGUS71 KAKQ 112126
FFSAKQ
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
526 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
VAC087-760-112136-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.FF.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210611T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
526 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 530 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
CENTRAL HENRICO COUNTY AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND...
Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM EDT Saturday for
portions of Virginia and northeast North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3760 7740 3756 7730 3754 7727 3745 7738
3745 7742 3746 7744 3746 7746 3746 7748
3746 7749 3747 7751 3750 7753 3757 7745
$$
PocheThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 8:15 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Chesapeake, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 8:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Richmond | 43 min |
| Jun 10, 8:30 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Surry | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 8:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Lancaster, Northumberland | 47 min |
| Jun 10, 8:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Henrico, City of Richmond | 115 min |
| Jun 10, 8:54 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Hanover | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 9:15 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Henrico, City of Richmond | 90 min |
| Jun 10, 9:32 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Henrico | 118 min |
| Jun 10, 10:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa | 83 min |
| Jun 10, 11:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Chesterfield, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover, Louisa, Powhatan | 70 min |
| Jun 11, 12:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Hanover | 119 min |
| Jun 11, 1:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Caroline, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover, Louisa | 60 min |
| Jun 11, 2:42 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 60 hr | |
| Jun 11, 8:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Essex, Richmond, Westmoreland | 66 min |
| Jun 11, 9:37 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Essex, Richmond, Westmoreland | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 10:31 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Richmond, Westmoreland | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 10:50 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Westmoreland | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 10:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Middlesex | 48 min |
| Jun 11, 11:04 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Richmond, Westmoreland | 6 hr |
| Jun 11, 11:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Richmond | 43 min |
| Jun 11, 12:09 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland | 5 hr |
| Jun 11, 12:21 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Lancaster | 114 min |
| Jun 11, 12:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 1:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Westmoreland | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 1:22 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Richmond, Westmoreland | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 2:13 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Richmond, Westmoreland | 7 hr |
| Jun 11, 2:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Northumberland, Richmond | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:03 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Lancaster, Northumberland | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:10 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, City of Richmond | 80 min |
| Jun 11, 3:22 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | AKQ | Accomack | 14 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:22 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Northumberland, Westmoreland | 15 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Prince Edward | 40 min |
| Jun 11, 4:16 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | King and Queen, King William | 119 min |
| Jun 11, 4:16 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Cumberland, Prince Edward | 119 min |
| Jun 11, 4:20 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Chesterfield, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 115 min |
| Jun 11, 4:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell | 39 min |
| Jun 11, 4:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex | 49 min |
| Jun 11, 4:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | James City, New Kent | 40 min |
| Jun 11, 4:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | AKQ | Richmond, Westmoreland | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 4:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 113 min |
| Jun 11, 4:53 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | AKQ | Lancaster, Northumberland | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 5:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Prince George, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 45 min |
| Jun 11, 5:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Nottoway | 40 min |
| Jun 11, 5:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | James City, City of Williamsburg | 49 min |
| Jun 11, 5:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City | 43 min |
| Jun 11, 5:49 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Nottoway | 116 min |
| Jun 11, 6:00 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Charles City, James City, New Kent, Prince George | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 6:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | James City, Surry | 30 min |
| Jun 11, 6:26 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 64 min | |
| Jun 11, 6:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Surry | 50 min |
| Jun 11, 6:57 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 63 min | |
| Jun 11, 7:10 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Surry, Sussex | 2 hr |
| Jun 11, 7:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Isle of Wight | 48 min |
| Jun 11, 7:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton | 2 hr |
| Jun 11, 7:51 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry | 114 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.