Station Name: CHICKAHOMINY RIVER NEAR PROVIDENCE FORGE, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet / 7 meters

Nearest Address:
Adkins Rd
Providence Forge, VA 23140
New Kent County

GPS Coordinates: 37.43625765, -77.0608027

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued July 31 at 3:56PM EDT until August 1 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 3:56 PM
Expires: Fri August 1, 2025, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Cumberland, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central Virginia, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King William, Western King and Queen and Westmoreland. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and Northumberland. In north central Virginia, Caroline. In southeast Virginia, Gloucester. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving cold front approaches from the north later this afternoon into tonight. Due to the humid airmass in place, any showers or thunderstorms will have the potential to produce locally heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible, with rainfall rates potentially exceeding 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 8:21PM EDT until July 31 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 8:21 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 11:30 PM

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia... Northeastern Isle of Wight County in southeastern Virginia... James City County in southeastern Virginia... Eastern Surry County in southeastern Virginia... York County in southeastern Virginia... The City of Newport News in southeastern Virginia... The City of Poquoson in southeastern Virginia... * Until 1130 PM EDT. * At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Newport News, Hampton, Surry, Patrick Henry Field, Christopher Newport University, Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences, Gloucester Point, Seaford, Fort Eustis, Lee Hall, Denbigh, Beaconsdale, Tabb, Achilles, Elberon, Newport News Golf Course, Rushmere, Oriana, Hog Island Game Reserve and Menchville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 31 at 8:17PM EDT until July 31 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 8:17 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 8:45 PM

At 817 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Seaford, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. This severe storm will be near... Seaford and Tabb around 820 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Dare, Newport News Golf Course, Lackey, Oyster Point, Oriana, Hornsbyville, Harris Grove, and Yorktown.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 7:28PM EDT until July 31 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 7:28 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 9:30 PM

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia... James City County in southeastern Virginia... Northwestern York County in southeastern Virginia... The City of Williamsburg in southeastern Virginia... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 to 1.5 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Williamsburg, Gloucester Courthouse, Queens Lake, College Of William And Mary, Norge, Toano, York Terrace, Carver Gardens, Kings Point, Hayes, Camp Peary, Allmondsville, Skimino, Oaktree, Barlows Corner, Christensons Corner, Clay Bank, York River State Park, Belroi and Ewell.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

Flood Watch issued July 31 at 3:56PM EDT until August 1 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 3:56 PM
Expires: Fri August 1, 2025, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Cumberland, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central Virginia, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King William, Western King and Queen and Westmoreland. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and Northumberland. In north central Virginia, Caroline. In southeast Virginia, Gloucester. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving cold front approaches from the north later this afternoon into tonight. Due to the humid airmass in place, any showers or thunderstorms will have the potential to produce locally heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible, with rainfall rates potentially exceeding 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.