Flash Flood in Albemarle County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 19, 2025 · Albemarle County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

In the area of 2075 Fray Road, the road was washed out at creek. About 30 homes with no access at this point.

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 Advance Mills (38.1900, -78.4300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1264781. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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