Flash Flood — Amelia, Virginia

2023-08-28 · near Amelia, Amelia, Virginia

Event narrative

Southbound lanes were closed on Route 642 at Mile Marker 6 in Amelia county due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms near a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of south central and southeast Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1135736. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.