Flood Warnings Extended

The Flood Warnings along the James River in Central Virginia have been extended at least into Thursday evening. At Richmond Westham at 7:30 a.m. the river stage was at 14.6 feet., above flood stage. The river is expected to crest this afternoon near 19.0 feet, flooding the C&O railroad tracks and producing moderate flooding in this area.
At Richmond Locks around 7 a.m. Tuesday the river stage was at 8.8 feet, above flood stage. The river is expected to rise through today to a crest (peak level) of 18.8 feet by late this afternoon. Minor flooding is expected to occur at this location, but it will be very close to the moderate flood stage level of 19.0 feet, when Brander Street is closed as a result of the river rise.

River levels should fall back below flood stage Thursday at these locations.