Flash Flood — Mecklenburg, Virginia

2024-01-09 · near Blackridge, Mecklenburg, Virginia

Direct deaths

$5K

Property damage

Event narrative

Law Enforcement reported a death in the vicinity of the Tanglewood Shores recreation and boat ramp on the night of January 9, 2024. News articles about the event mention that the individual was driving his golf cart during the heavy rain and was washed away by the rushing creek water. The road where this individual usually drives his golf cart was flooded, leading to this conclusion. The time is estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure and an associated cold front moving across the Mid Atlantic Region produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central, south central and southeast Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1222319. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.