Flood Watch (7/15/25)

 
Note: The Flood Watch has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the cancellation are below.
 


 
A Flood Watch is in effect Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to 12 am including the following jurisdictions.

VIRGINIA: Rockingham, Greene, Orange, Spotsylvania, northern Blue Ridge.

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Greene, Orange and Spotsylvania. In northwest Virginia, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. In western Virginia, Rockingham.

WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– A tropical air mass remains in place with additional bouts of heavy rainfall possible this evening. Rainfall rates in the stronger more persistent storms could reach 1.50 to 2.50 inches per hour. Isolated storm total amounts may reach 3 to 5 inches in a few spots, particularly along the higher terrain.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
 


 
A Flood Watch remains in effect Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to 12 am including the following jurisdictions.

VIRGINIA: Augusta, Nelson, Albemarle, central Blue Ridge.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE…Portions of central and western Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Nelson. In western Virginia, Augusta.

WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– A tropical air mass remains in place with additional bouts of heavy rainfall possible this evening. Rainfall rates in the stronger more persistent storms could reach 1.50 to 2.50 inches per hour. Isolated storm total amounts may reach 3 to 5 inches in a few spots, particularly along the higher terrain.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
 


 
A Flood Watch remains in effect Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to 12 am including the following jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Somerset, Worcester.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…

WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following areas, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches and Somerset and Virginia, including the following areas, Accomack, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Middlesex, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Northampton, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York.

WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with localized higher amounts has fallen across portions of the watch area over the past 24 hours. Additional showers and storms are possible into this evening, which could produce an additional 2-3″ of rain and result in further instances of flash-flooding.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
 


 
A Flood Watch remains in effect Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to 12 am including the following jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Dorchester, Wicomico.
VIRGINIA: Caroline, Westmoreland.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…

WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following areas, Dorchester and Wicomico and Virginia, including the following areas, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greensville, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Richmond, Sussex, Western Chesterfield, Western Essex, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western King William, Western King and Queen, Western Louisa and Westmoreland.

WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– 2 to 5 inches of rainfall, with localized higher amounts has fallen across portions of the watch area over the past 24 hours. Additional showers and storms are possible into this evening, which could produce an additional 2-3″ of rain and result in further instances of flash-flooding.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
 

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