Flash Flood — Mathews, Virginia

2021-08-07 · near Beaverlett, Mathews, Virginia

Event narrative

Rainfall total of 4.25 inches was reported since 1 PM. There was no confirmation of flooding, but a spotter reported that flooding was likely ongoing nearby.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and thunderstorms associated with low pressure moving from North Carolina northeast across Southeast Virginia and off the coast produced heavy rain which caused flooding and flash flooding across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 980732. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.