// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | Richmond Department of Public Works |
| Host County | Richmond City VA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The James River through Richmond Virginia floods repeatedly with major events in 1969 1972 1985 and most recently from Ida 2021 which killed 4 people trapped in flooded vehicles. The James River falls in downtown Richmond create a natural flood risk with water levels that can rise 20 feet in hours during major storms. The flood wall protecting downtown was overtopped by Ida.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Richmond VA with 226,000 residents faces James River flooding that can rise dramatically in hours. Ida 2021 killed 4 people and overtopped the downtown flood wall demonstrating that protection is inadequate for extreme events.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-95, I-64, US-60. Richmond Emergency Management coordinates James River flood protocols with rapid-rise flood warning systems.