Flash Flood — Chesapeake (c), Virginia

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

Event narrative

The west bound right lane and right shoulder at Interstate 64 at Mile Marker 294.1 in the city of Chesapeake near the High Rise Bridge were closed 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 and eastern Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186974. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.