Flood — Orange, Virginia

2025-05-14 · near Burr Hill, Orange, Virginia

Event narrative

Raccoon Ford Road closed due to flooding near the Rapidan River.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area bringing localized heavy rain and a long duration moderate rain event.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1251487. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.