Flash flood warning issued in some Central Virginia localities

Flash flood warning issued in some Central Virginia localities

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A flash flood warning has been issued for some Central Virginia localities Friday night as severe storms impact the area.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for the following localities until 9 p.m. on Friday:

  • Cumberland County
  • Prince Edward County

The following localities are under a flash flood warning until 10:15 p.m. on Friday:

  • Amelia County
  • Dinwiddie County
  • Nottoway County

The following localities are under a flash flood warning until 10:45 p.m. on Friday:

  • Dinwiddie County
  • Chesterfield County
  • Colonial Heights
  • Petersburg

A flash flood warning means that sudden flooding is either ongoing or imminent.

Officials urge residents to "turn around, don't drown" when driving through flooded areas.

For the most up-to-date weather alerts, click here or visit our StormTracker8 weather page.