Flash Flood Warning Affects Southern Chesterfield Tonight

TL;DR: A Flash Flood Warning was in effect across southern Chesterfield County on the evening of July 6, with heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions ongoing.

The story

The National Weather Service in Wakefield issued a Flash Flood Warning for southern Chesterfield County and surrounding areas on July 6, 2026, citing severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall. By 7:39 p.m. EDT, between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain had already accumulated, with rainfall rates expected to reach 2 to 4 inches per hour. An additional 2 to 3 inches of rain was forecast before the warning expired at 10:45 p.m.

Flash flooding was reported as ongoing or expected to begin shortly in small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, and other low-lying locations throughout the warned area. Communities at risk included Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Amelia Courthouse, Chester, Fort Lee, and Chesterfield Court House. A severe thunderstorm was also observed 7 miles southeast of Moseley, moving east at 60 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail reported.

Key players

• National Weather Service Wakefield: Issued and managed the Flash Flood Warning

Why it matters: Residents in southern Chesterfield and surrounding areas faced immediate danger from rapidly rising floodwaters that could affect roads, neighborhoods, and creek systems throughout the evening.

Places

• Chesterfield County
• Hopewell
• Colonial Heights
• Amelia Courthouse
• Chester
• Fort Lee
• Chesterfield Court House
• Moseley

Related links

• National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary
• National Weather Service Wakefield
• Chesterfield County Storm Information

Read the original at NWS Weather Alerts →

Sources

• National Weather Service Alert via weather.gov
• National Weather Service Wakefield
• Weather Underground Chesterfield VA Alerts