Flash Flood — Prince Edward, Virginia

2024-08-09 · near Tuggle, Prince Edward, Virginia

Event narrative

Swift water rescue was reported on Route 608 just east of Elam by Plum Creek. Water was almost to the top of the car.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Cyclone Debby tracking northward from the Carolinas across western Virginia produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of south central Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1213573. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.