Flash Flood in Prince William County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 12, 2025 · Prince William County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Water from Lick Branch flowing across Catharpin Road between Catharpin Way and Executive Drive.

The wider storm

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms amidst weak flow aloft resulted in flooding and flash flooding across portions of northern Virginia. Localized rainfall totals of two to four inches in about 90 minutes were observed along and north of I-66 towards the Potomac River.

Began near Catharpin (38.8500, -77.5900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1262843. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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