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Flood — Culpeper, VA

Dec 22, 2022

A coastal low pressure system interacted with a warm front resulting in a widespread two to three inches of rain with localized amounts up to four inches. This resulted in numerous road closures due to high water and small streams overflowing their banks. Several river forecast points also reached minor flood stage.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1062506). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Culpeper, VA

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

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