Flash Flood — Charlottesville (c), Virginia

2025-05-15 · near Charlottesville, Charlottesville (c), Virginia

Event narrative

At least six inches of water were flowing along Alderman Road near Whitehead Road. Several other roads had standing water on them around a foot in depth.

Wider weather episode

A long duration supercell in northwest flow slowed down over Charlottesville producing a quick one to two inches of rain in thirty to sixty minute period. This resulted in flash flooding in the city.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245996. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.