Flash Flood — Richmond (c), Virginia

2025-07-09 · near Wellford, Richmond (c), Virginia

Event narrative

VDOT reported delays due to standing water on I-95 North near mile marker 77.2.

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 1288428. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.