Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 6:12PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Virginia, including the following areas,
Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Eastern Highland,
Nelson, Rockingham and Western Highland and eastern West Virginia,
including the following areas, Eastern Pendleton and Western
Pendleton.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are
expected this afternoon into the early morning hours of
Wednesday. Intense rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater are
possible which may result in flash flooding of small streams
and creeks.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Augusta; Rockingham; Nelson; Albemarle; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Western Pendleton; Eastern Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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