Jul 8, 2025
A lee surface trough was situated across the Mid-Atlantic on July 8. Loosely organized storms developed in the afternoon, persisting into the evening hours. A few storms became strong in central and southeast Virginia with a hot and humid airmass in place, resulting in localized flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1287668). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chesterfield County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.