Flash Flood — Colonial Heights (c), Virginia

2023-07-07 · near Colonial Hgts, Colonial Heights (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Intersection of Newcastle Drive and Boulevard was partially blocked due to high water.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a surface trough produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1123414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.