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Flash Flood — Accomack, VA

Aug 19, 2025

A weak trough aloft and weak surface low were located in the vicinity of southeast Virginia on August 19. Moist, easterly flow led to widespread showers with localized higher rainfall rates; the slow-moving showers on the Virginia Eastern Shore produced areas of flash flooding in the morning hours.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1292253). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Accomack, VA

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

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