Flash Flood — Alexandria (c), Virginia

2021-08-16 · near Alexandria, Alexandria (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Water was estimated to be about two to three feet deep on King Street.

Wider weather episode

A boundary remain draped overhead while a deep southerly flow ushered in plenty of moisture. Showers and thunderstorms resulted in heavy rainfall that led to instances of flooding and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 980410. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.