Flash Flood — Alexandria (c), Virginia

2021-09-16 · near Potomac Yard, Alexandria (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Holmes Run was out of its banks and flowing onto nearby trails and roads.

Wider weather episode

A light flow aloft along with an unstable atmosphere led to slow moving showers and thunderstorms. Heavy amounts of rain led to instances of flooding and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 985685. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.