Flash Flood — Amelia, Virginia

2025-07-09 · near Maplewood, Amelia, Virginia

Event narrative

The 911 call center reported high water at Patrick Henry Highway and Mt. Zion Road.

Wider weather episode

A short wave trough aloft approached the Mid-Atlantic from the west on July 9. Strong thunderstorms formed during the afternoon and evening with gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1288377. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.