Update On Streams & Rivers

After yesterday's rain storm, rivers and streams are now all running at average or above average levels (indicated by the blue and black dots). It's hard to believe that almost all of these were running below normal just a couple days ago!

There are some minor flooding concerns at the Dan River in Halifax County and at the Meherrin River in Brunswick County. River levels will drop substantially by tomorrow morning for both counties.

Rain Is Now Gone

The rain has finally exited the area this morning - there were even a few peeks of sunshine! We will see a few clouds lingering into the afternoon and possibly a stray sprinkle, otherwise skies will clear out into tonight.

Two New Records at RIC

The massive storm system responsible for 25 tornadoes and snow in states that rarely ever see it, left it's mark in the Richmond record book. The warm air mass that streamed into the area yesterday ahead of the system resulted in an all-time record warm low temperature in Richmond for December 10th. The low never dropped below 61 degrees, breaking the old record of 60. The total rainfall for today has yet to be established, but as of 7 PM, a total of 1.90 inches had fallen, breaking the old record of 1.85 inches set back in 1960. Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall will continue in central Virginia through 10 PM. The flood watch will continue until midnight tonight, as runoff will continue to cause flooding problems.

Zach