Flash Flood — Isle of Wight, Virginia

2024-05-26 · near Rushmere, Isle of Wight, Virginia

Event narrative

Traffic was delayed due to standing water on road near the intersection of Route 621 and Barlow Lane.

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 1186977. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.