Flash Flood in Sussex County, Virginia

Flash Flood September 18, 2024 · Sussex County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Sussex County Police Department reported flooding along Courthouse Road.

The wider storm

A mesolow formed over southeastern Virginia on September 18. This feature, along with tropical moisture from the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight, allowed for nearly stationary storms which produced very heavy and efficient rainfall. Several instances of flash flooding were reported across a relatively localized portion of southeast Virginia.

Began near Booker (36.9600, -77.2700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1216503. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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