Flash Flood — Colonial Heights (c), Virginia

2020-08-15 · near Colonial Hgts, Colonial Heights (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Widespread road flooding was reported throughout the city of Colonial Heights. Two water rescues were reported.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central and southeast Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 918295. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.