Environmental organization partners with University of Richmond to create map of city’s flood-prone areas

April 8, 2025, WWBT

Richmond is no stranger to flooding. That’s why Southside ReLeaf is launching the “Go with the Flow” mapping project.

Between March 20 and Labor Day, they’re collecting photos from the community to learn which areas of the city flood the most.

“There are certain parts of the city that are more prone to flooding. And that could be because of outdated stormwater infrastructure, it could be that even the stormwater drains could be clogged up,” said Sheri Shannon, one of the co-founders of the environmental organization.