{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.c91614e0b002e5d1ef8b9b33c8b40446f5a7ee31.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:01PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.c91614e0b002e5d1ef8b9b33c8b40446f5a7ee31.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wakefield VA"},"word_count":208,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:01PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Goochland, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T18:01:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T18:01:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 601 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported Flash Flooding\noccuring near the intersection of Hungary Road and Springfield Road.\nBetween 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall\namounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash\nflooding is ongoing.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Trained spotters reported.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nRichmond, Ashland, Tuckahoe, Virginia Union University, University\nOf Richmond, Randolph Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth\nUniversity, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Mechanicsville, Highland\nSprings, Hanover, Laurel, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Wyndham, East\nHighland Park, Manakin, Sabot and Greendale.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nPlease report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS\nWakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA."}