RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Much of Central Virginia saw flooding on Monday and Tuesday during the latest surge of severe weather. 8News crews, our viewers and local agencies all captured photos and videos of the impacts of this weather.
Central Virginia has seen significant rainfall in recent weeks, with several localities seeing flash floods that turned roadways into rivers. On Monday, July 14, heavy downpours hit areas like Petersburg, Prince George County and Prince Edward County especially hard.
StormTracker8 chief meteorologist Matt DiNardo said the risk of flash floods will remain through at least the rest of the week — starting on Tuesday, July 15, as yet another round of severe storms arrives in Central Virginia.
8News viewers sent in photos and videos of this severe weather and the resulting flooding in their area.
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Significant flooding in Petersburg on July 14. (Video: Anonymous viewer)
A flooded backyard in Petersburg on July 14. (Video: Quintonia Watson)
A flooded front yard and roadway in Petersburg on July 15. (Video: Arthur Monroe, Sr.)
Lightning flashing in Richmond amid severe storms on July 14. (Video: Christina Bradley)
Flooded residential roadways in Petersburg on July 14. (Video: Quintonia Watson)
Floodwaters at Dinwiddie Airport on July 15 following overnight heavy rainfall. (Video: Anonymous viewer)
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