Virginia, 1996

Flood in Virginia, June 18, 1996

June 18, 1996 · NWS AKQ · 1 event in 1 county or zone

Two to four inches of rain within a two hour period resulted in flooding of several roads near the Little Creek Amphibious Base. In the Lynnhaven and Oceanfront sections of Northern Virginia Beach, numerous roads were flooded resulting in cars under water and stranded motorists.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$10,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS AKQ wrote it up.

Two to four inches of rain within a two hour period resulted in flooding of several roads near the Little Creek Amphibious Base. In the Lynnhaven and Oceanfront sections of Northern Virginia Beach, numerous roads were flooded resulting in cars under water and stranded motorists. In addition, the flat roof of a local business collapsed due to the weight of the rainwater.

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1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Virginia Beach (C)

When
June 18, 5:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where
Virginia Beach (C) County, Virginia Beach
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
36.738, -76.005 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5583093.