Flash Flood — Chesapeake (c), Virginia

2024-05-26 · near Deep Creek, Chesapeake (c), Virginia

Event narrative

There were numerous reports of flooded roadways across the city of Chesapeake, especially in the Deep Creek area.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186970. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.