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Flash Flood — Prince George, VA

Jul 14, 2025

A weak frontal boundary sagged south toward the area during the afternoon/evening. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms initially developed to the north (near that boundary) and also to the west along higher terrain. The environment ahead of the boundary was characterized by very weak deep-layer flow and anomalously high PW values on the order of 2.1-2.2, leading to slow-moving storms with very heavy rainfall.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1284154). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Prince George, VA

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