Flash Flood — Williamsburg (c), Virginia

2024-07-20 · near Williamsburg, Williamsburg (c), Virginia

Event narrative

The public reported flooding near the intersection of Richmond Road and Governor Berkeley Road in Williamsburg with a picture on social media showing several inches of water on the road.

Wider weather episode

A stationary front remained draped across the southern Virginia border through the day on July 20, 2024. Meanwhile, a weak surface low developed along the front during the afternoon before moving offshore by the early evening. A very moist air mass was in place with dew points generally in the mid to upper 70s. The result was widespread heavy rain and flooding across portions of central and eastern Virginia as well as a few severe storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206086. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.