Flash Flood in Williamsburg (c) County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 20, 2024 · Williamsburg (c) County, Virginia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Williamsburg (37.2962, -76.7277).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1206086. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.