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Flood — Fauquier, VA

Jul 9, 2022

A weak cold front slowly moved through the area later on the 8th into the 9th. A wave of low pressure tracked along the front, passing through the area during that time. Plenty of moisture ahead of the boundary along with moderate instability led to areas of heavy rainfall. The slower storm motion and training storms led to areas of flooding and flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1028095). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Fauquier, VA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Fauquier County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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