Flood — Henrico, Virginia

1996-09-08 · near East Highland Park, Henrico, Virginia

Wider weather episode

Four inches of rain fell within five hours in eastern Henrico county causing flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas. This heavy rainfall combined with a 5-foot-deep drainage ditch filled with water contributed to the death and injury of two Richmond sisters. Near the intersection of Yeadon Road and Barrington Road, their vehicle ran into water 2 feet deep. Water seeped inside the vehicle then rushing floodwaters swept them off the road and into the drainage ditch. The vehicle then flipped over onto its top and became submerged.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5583689. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.