Flash Flood in Sussex County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 8, 2025 · Sussex County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Wakefield (36.9739, -76.9895).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1286699. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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