Flood in Alexandria (c) County, Virginia

Flood October 29, 2021 · Alexandria (c) County, Virginia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The water level in New Alexandria rose above the flood stage of 5.5 feet, cresting at 6.19 feet at 2:15 PM EST on the 29th. Overbank flooding occurred in lowling areas below the tide gate.

The wider storm

Slow moving low pressure and its associated warm front caused rain to overspread the area. Subtropical moisture was wrapped into this system, which led to instances of heavy rain and flooding.

Began near Alexandria (38.7763, -77.0548).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 989577. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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