Flash Flood in Charlottesville (c) County, Virginia

Flash Flood May 15, 2025 · Charlottesville (c) County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several inches of water were flowing on Jefferson Park Avenue between Fontaine Avenue and the Fry's Sring Beach Club. Road was closed.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Charlottesville (38.0290, -78.5240).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1245998. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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