Flash Flood — Sussex, Virginia

2025-07-08 · near Wakefield, Sussex, Virginia

Event narrative

Standing water was reported covering the road in front of the Virginia Diner in Wakefield.

Wider weather episode

A lee surface trough was situated across the Mid-Atlantic on July 8. Loosely organized storms developed in the afternoon, persisting into the evening hours. A few storms became strong in central and southeast Virginia with a hot and humid airmass in place, resulting in localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286699. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.