Flash Flood in Hanover County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 19, 2025 · Hanover County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Standing water reported on Route 656 in the vicinity of Cheroy Road.

The wider storm

A stationary front was anchored north of the area in Pennsylvania. Deep moisture was in place to the south of the front with precipitable water values near two inches. Strong surface heating resulted in robust instability with wind shear around 25 knots, allowing for deep, slow moving, convection capable of heavy rainfall and flash flooding during the afternoon and evening hours.

Began near Lewistown (37.7434, -77.4456).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285975. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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