Note: The Flash Flood Warning has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the cancellation is below.
A Flash Flood Warning is now in effect Friday, July 18 to 12:45 am Saturday, July 19, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: northeastern Orange, southeastern Culpeper, southern Fauquier.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has extended the
Flash Flood Warning for…
Northeastern Orange County in central Virginia…
Southeastern Culpeper County in northern Virginia…
Southern Fauquier County in northern Virginia…
Until 1245 AM EDT.
At 1054 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE…Law enforcement reported several instances of flooded roadways in southern Culpeper and southern Fauquier Counties.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Culpeper… Lignum…
Stevensburg… Sumerduck…
Winston…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.