Flash Flood — Albemarle, Virginia

2025-05-13 · near Heards, Albemarle, Virginia

Event narrative

Rockfish Valley Highway closed in the 5000-6000 block due to high water and flooding. Creek flowing across road in spots.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area. A long duration period of rain ensued, with rain rates exceeding two inches an hour during the afternoon and evening of May 13th. The slow moving storms coupled with training led to localized rainfall totals of four to eight inches across the Blue Ridge, with lesser amounts of two to four inches along and west of I-95. Flooding lingered into the morning hours of May 14th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245831. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.