Flood Watch in Effect for Chesterfield Through Midnight
TL;DR: The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Chesterfield County through midnight July 23 as additional heavy rainfall remains possible.
Quick facts
- Who: National Weather Service
- What: Flood watch in effect; 2 to 4 inches of rain fell in the area in the past 24 hours; additional heavy rainfall possible tonight
- When: Through midnight July 23, 2026
- Where: Chesterfield County, Virginia
The story
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Chesterfield County in effect through midnight July 23, 2026, as additional heavy rainfall remains possible this evening. The alert follows 2 to 4 inches of rain that fell in the area yesterday and early this morning.
According to the alert, flooding may affect rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations if rainfall continues. Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to monitor weather conditions and be prepared to take action if water levels rise.
Key players
- National Weather Service: Issued flood watch alert for the county
Key dates
- 2026-07-23: Flood watch expires at midnight
Why it matters: Heavy rainfall and localized flooding pose risks to residents and infrastructure in low-lying areas. The repeated rainfall in recent days increases the chance of rises in rivers and creeks.
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Development timeline
- 2026-07-22Flood watch issued for Chesterfield County: National Weather Service issued flood watch through midnight July 23 following 2 to 4 inches of rainfall in past 24 hours; additional heavy rainfall possible this evening [[source]](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7d52679bae4e5f3d65ad2c2f889fdc0a56589be2.003.1)
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Sources
- National Weather Service Alert
- Chesterfield County Storm Information
- Chesterfield Under Flash Flood Watch Through Tonight