Flash Flood in Northumberland County, Virginia

Flash Flood May 6, 2024 · Northumberland County, Virginia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

VDOT reported high water on Courthouse Road (VA-201) with partial road closures in numerous locations due to heavy rainfall.

The wider storm

A moist airmass was in place across the lower Mid Atlantic and Southeast with dew points in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A weak surface low moved across the area from western Virginia to southeastern Virginia during the afternoon of May 6. This surface low allowed for widespread convection across the state with widespread moderate rainfall and locally heavy rainfall. In addition to the rain, isolated severe storms with gusty winds also occurred.

Began near Heathsville (37.9100, -76.4700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1184583. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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