Flash Flood — Mecklenburg, Virginia

2024-07-17 · near Clarksville Marks Ar, Mecklenburg, Virginia

Event narrative

Route 723 (Shiney Rock Road) was closed due to water across the roadway at Route 724 (Lewis Mill Road).

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms well in advance of a cold front produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of south central Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204170. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.