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Live Weather Camera in Richmond, VA. Flash flood warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 4:20AM EDT until July 27 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Severe Immediate 2 cameras
Active Until
Jul 27, 2026 10:45 UTC
Certainty
Likely
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Area
Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA

Warning Area and Cameras

Polygon shows the NWS alert area. Markers show matched traffic cameras.

Alert Details

At 420 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in western Henrico County. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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, University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, East Highland Park, Bensley, Wyndham, Bellwood, Roslyn Hills, Dumbarton, Greendale, Solomons Store, Chamberlayne and Montrose.

Recommended Action

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 flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

Cameras Affected by this Warning

2 matched traffic cameras.

I-64 EB @ I-95 Interchange

Richmond, VA
I-64

I-95 NB @ Exit 74 (Boulevard)

Richmond, VA
I-95