Virginia and two other states will get another round of storms prompting a
flood watch for the second day in a row. Numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon across central Virginia, according to the
National Weather Service , with the watch in place through 10 p.m. While not as widespread as yesterday, isolated rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Sensitive areas impacted by rain on Tuesday could result in flash flooding. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
Local impact of Tuesday’s flash flooding
A 12-year-old boy in
Albemarle County was swept away by rushing water Tuesday night in
Greenwood . His body was recovered this morning, according to authorities. In
Waynesboro , the
South River remained below flood stage. There was some water in streets in low-lying areas including
A Street and
Kirby Street , according to
Gary Critzer, director of the Waynesboro Department of Emergency Management and EMS. There were
reports online of a fallen tree on U.S. 250 in Waynesboro blocking the road. Critzer said there was a fair amount of activity in
Augusta County last night. However, despite numerous inquiries for more information,
AFP has not received any details. There were reports of a water rescue on
Rip Rap trail . The road was also washed out near Dooms Crossing and Calf Mountain Road,
according to online reports .
Staunton fared “fairly well” throughout the event, according to
Josh Knight , a spokesperson for the Queen City. “Streams rose but stayed within their banks.” “Other than a few storm inlets clogged with leaves/debris, no real impacts,” he said.
Flood watch includes Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland
The flood watch includes portions of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. In
Virginia , the flood watch includes Albemarle, Augusta, Culpeper, Highland, Frederick, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren counties. In
West Virginia , the flood watch includes the following areas: Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, Morgan, Western Grant, Western Mineral and Western Pendleton. In
Maryland , the flood watch is in place for Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett.
