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.
For more information on flood safety and preparedness, visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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