Flash Flood — James City, Virginia

2025-07-31 · near Ewell, James City, Virginia

Event narrative

High water was reported in the 5400 block of Olde Town Road.

Wider weather episode

A front was located north of the region and gradually moved south in response to an approaching mid level disturbance. To the south of the front, robust heating of a moist low level airmass resulted in increasing instability by the afternoon and evening hours. Strong, slow moving, convection resulted in areas of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding during the late afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286609. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.