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County to Build Drainage Culvert on Belmont Road
Chesterfield County plans to build a larger drainage culvert and realign a curve on Belmont Road between Whitepine Road and Corcoran Drive to address chronic flooding.
Lightning sparks 6+ fires across Chesterfield County
A severe thunderstorm that swept through Chesterfield County overnight Sunday into Monday, August 17-18, sparked at least six lightning-caused fires and closed roads due to high water, prompting emergency crews to respond to 112 calls, most of them storm-related.
Heavy rain floods streets across Chesterfield County
Heavy rain Sunday evening flooded streets across Chesterfield County, stranding drivers and prompting over 100 emergency calls.
County to Fund Drainage Work at Otterdale Road Crossings
Chesterfield County will fund a $47 million drainage and bridge project at two Swift Creek crossings on Otterdale Road to eliminate chronic flooding, with construction expected to start fall 2026.
Chesterfield Homeowners Seek Solutions to Property Flooding
A Chesterfield County family is seeking relief after years of property flooding following heavy rain, with county and state agencies proposing a collaborative review.