Flash Floods Hit Central Virginia | Richmond News

Central Virginia braced for danger as heavy rain triggered flash floods, turning roads into hazardous waterways—with Hopewell’s North Sixth Avenue seeing wild waves. Emergency crews shut down Amster Road at Starview Lane and issued a blunt warning: don’t drive through floodwaters—even six inches can sweep you away. Officials urged everyone to “turn around, don’t drown,” with flash flood warnings active across multiple counties until Tuesday night. Residents were encouraged to share photos or videos of local flooding. Power outages and travel chaos followed—reminding all to stay alert and heed severe weather alerts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8581c7872fe319b2