Flash Flood in Rockingham County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 19, 2025 · Rockingham County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

About a foot of rapidly flowing water closed Wengers Mill Road.

The wider storm

An unstable atmosphere along with plenty of moisture led to the development of showers and thunderstorms. The thunderstorms were slow moving, and trained over the same areas in spots resulting in flash flooding. Localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were observed, with upwards of 5 inches in the most persistent thunderstorms.

Began near Cherry Grove (38.5600, -78.8600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1264772. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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