Between the outer bands of Hurricane Helene and previous rainstorms, water levels have been much higher than usual across Central Virginia, leading to flooding, road closures and potential risks to riverside property.
A flood warning from the Wakefield National Weather Service station is in effect along the James River until Thursday evening. The warning extends from the Powhatan Correctional Center to the western edge of Belle Isle in Richmond, with moderate flooding forecasted in the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Cumberland, Goochland, Henrico and Powhatan counties.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is advising people to call 511 or visit its interactive map for information on road closings before traveling…