Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Chesterfield County in central Virginia... Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia... South Central Hanover County in central Virginia... Northwestern Henrico County in central Virginia... Southeastern Powhatan County in central Virginia... The City of Richmond in central Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 841 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Richmond, Ashland, University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, Virginia Union University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Hanover, Lakeside, Laurel, Glen Allen, East Highland Park, Bensley, Wyndham, Roslyn Hills and Dumbarton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood