Alert archive / Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 45, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this flash flood warning at Aug 15, 2021, 5:13 PM EDT for Hanover County, Henrico County, City of Richmond, Virginia. It was in force for 5 hr. 1 report 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
- Aug 15, 2021, 5:13 PM EDT (21:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 15, 2021, 10:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Flood severity
- None
Counties City of Richmond, VA, Hanover County, VA, Henrico County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 9:46 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Wnw Richmond, VA | REPORTS OF HIGH WATER ALONG WHITEHEAD RD. |
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, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 155 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1116 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
401
WGUS51 KAKQ 152113
FFWAKQ
VAC085-087-760-160015-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FF.W.0045.210815T2113Z-210816T0015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
513 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Hanover County in central Virginia...
Central Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 513 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
There have been a couple of reports of water rescues along the
4000 block of West Broad St.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
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 Union University, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Downtown Richmond, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs,
University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, East Highland Park,
Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, Chamberlayne, Montrose, Solomons
Store, Greendale, Dumbarton, Richmond Heights and Fair Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3759 7758 3763 7750 3767 7731 3761 7728
3753 7731 3746 7740 3747 7751 3751 7753
3753 7753 3753 7754 3754 7756 3753 7757
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$4 follow-up statements
312
WGUS71 KAKQ 152205
FFSAKQ
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
605 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
VAC085-087-760-160015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210816T0015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hanover VA-Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
605 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HANOVER AND CENTRAL HENRICO COUNTIES AND
THE CITY OF RICHMOND...
At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced very
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen since 430 pm. Flash flooding is already occurring. The
heavy rain has ended.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding due to thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Richmond, Virginia Union University, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Downtown Richmond, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs,
University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, East Highland Park,
Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, Chamberlayne, Montrose, Solomons
Store, Greendale, Dumbarton, Richmond Heights and Fair Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3759 7758 3763 7750 3767 7731 3761 7728
3753 7731 3746 7740 3747 7751 3751 7753
3753 7753 3753 7754 3754 7756 3753 7757
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$769
WGUS51 KAKQ 152330
FFWAKQ
VAC085-087-760-160115-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210816T0115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
730 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Hanover County in central Virginia...
Central Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain approaching the city of Richmond and surrounding areas.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell earlier this evening.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Thunderstorms producing additional flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
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 Union University, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Downtown Richmond, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs,
University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, East Highland Park,
Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, Chamberlayne, Montrose, Solomons
Store, Greendale, Dumbarton, Richmond Heights and Fair Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3759 7758 3763 7750 3767 7731 3761 7728
3753 7731 3746 7740 3747 7751 3751 7753
3753 7753 3753 7754 3754 7756 3753 7757
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$867
WGUS51 KAKQ 160108
FFWAKQ
VAC085-087-760-160215-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210816T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
908 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Hanover County in central Virginia...
Central Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 908 PM EDT, Runoff from the heavy rain this evening will likely
continue to produce localized flash flooding. An average of
between 2 and 5 inches of rain has fallen this evening. Flash
flooding is already occurring. Additional rainfall is expected to
be less than 1/2 inch.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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 Union University, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Downtown Richmond, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs,
University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, East Highland Park,
Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, Chamberlayne, Montrose, Solomons
Store, Greendale, Dumbarton, Richmond Heights and Fair Oaks.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3759 7758 3763 7750 3767 7731 3761 7728
3753 7731 3746 7740 3747 7751 3751 7753
3753 7753 3753 7754 3754 7756 3753 7757
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$629
WGUS71 KAKQ 160111
FFSAKQ
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
911 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
VAC085-160121-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210816T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hanover VA-
911 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HANOVER
COUNTY...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
LAT...LON 3759 7758 3763 7750 3765 7742 3763 7742
3762 7740 3761 7741 3760 7740 3756 7730
3753 7731 3746 7740 3747 7751 3751 7753
3753 7753 3753 7754 3754 7756 3753 7757
$$
VAC087-760-160215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210816T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
911 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR CENTRAL HENRICO COUNTY AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND...
At 911 PM EDT, Runoff from the heavy rain this evening will likely
continue to produce localized flash flooding. An average of between
2 and 5 inches of rain has fallen this evening. Flash flooding is
already occurring. Additional rainfall is expected to be less than
1/2 inch.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union
University, Downtown Richmond, University Of Richmond, Highland
Springs, Mechanicsville, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, East Highland Park,
Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, Montrose, Chamberlayne, Greendale,
Dumbarton, Solomons Store, Richmond Heights and Roslyn Hills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3759 7758 3763 7750 3765 7742 3763 7742
3762 7740 3761 7741 3760 7740 3756 7730
3753 7731 3746 7740 3747 7751 3751 7753
3753 7753 3753 7754 3754 7756 3753 7757
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 8:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Southampton, City of Franklin | 47 min |
| Aug 14, 8:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Goochland | 43 min |
| Aug 14, 8:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 56 min | |
| Aug 14, 9:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Amelia, Cumberland, Goochland, Powhatan | 43 min |
| Aug 14, 10:01 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Hanover, King William | 119 min |
| Aug 14, 10:46 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Hanover | 2 hr |
| Aug 14, 10:59 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Hanover, Henrico | 2 hr |
| Aug 15, 2:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake | 45 min |
| Aug 15, 3:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk | 40 min |
| Aug 15, 3:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 91 min | |
| Aug 15, 4:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | King William, City of Richmond | 64 min |
| Aug 15, 4:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, City of Richmond | 2 hr |
| Aug 15, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Greensville, City of Emporia | 42 min |
| Aug 15, 4:56 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, City of Richmond | 3 hr |
| Aug 15, 5:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, City of Emporia | 52 min |
| Aug 15, 5:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Greensville, Sussex | 3 hr |
| Aug 15, 6:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, New Kent, City of Williamsburg | 59 min |
| Aug 15, 6:34 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Charles City, James City, King and Queen, King William, New Kent | 3 hr |
| Aug 15, 6:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Henrico, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 55 min |
| Aug 15, 7:00 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Chesterfield, Dinwiddie | 3 hr |
| Aug 15, 7:20 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Charles City, Chesterfield, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell | 26 min |
| Aug 15, 7:44 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Chesterfield, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell | 3 hr |
| Aug 15, 7:54 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Chesterfield | 11 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.