Virginia, 2024

Heavy Rain in Virginia, September 16 to 19, 2024

September 16 to 19, 2024 · NWS AKQ · 31 events in 31 counties and zones

An occluded front from the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight slowly lifted north on September 17. Heavy, training showers developed ahead of and along this front and produced locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding across portions of northeast North Carolina into southeast Virginia.

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Property damage
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Crop damage
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Events
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What happened

The episode as NWS AKQ wrote it up.

An occluded front from the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight slowly lifted north on September 17. Heavy, training showers developed ahead of and along this front and produced locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding across portions of northeast North Carolina into southeast Virginia. The following day, a mesolow formed over southeastern Virginia. This feature, along with tropical moisture from the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight, allowed for nearly stationary storms which produced very heavy and efficient rainfall, ultimately leading to flash flooding.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Sep 16, 9:53 AM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 16, 9:53 AM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1053 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Potential tropical cyclone (low pressure) just off the
Southeast coast early this morning, will lift northwest and into
the northern coast of South Carolina later today. The system
will then continue northwest or north across the Carolinas
tonight through Wednesday, bringing high chances for rain to the
local area from later today into Tuesday night.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1055 AM EDT Monday...

Key Messages:

- Rain chances increase from south to north this aftn into
  tonight.

Early this morning, strong high pressure (1028mb) was centered
just off the New England coast, while Potential tropical cyclone
8 (low pressure) was located just off the SE coast. The latest
radar showed isolated showers moving in from the ocean into
portions of northeast North Carolina and southeastern Virginia.
Otherwise, the sky cover was ranging from partly cloudy to
cloudy across the region. Temperatures as of 10AM were ranging
from the lower 60s across the Virginian piedmont and upper 60s
and lower 70s along Delmarva and the coastal waters.

PTC Eight will lift NW and into the nrn coast of SC later today,
then continue across NNE SC through tonight. Expect showers in
advance of the system to slowly spread nwrd into/across the CWA,
esply from this aftn into tonight. PoPs will increase from
15-40% in the S later this morning, to 20-40% NNE and 50-70% by
early tonight. Becoming mostly cloudy or cloudy today, with
highs in the mid to upper 70s.

Later this evening as PTC eight makes its way north there is a
very marginal risk of an isolated tornado threat across north
eastern North Carolina. As of the last SPC severe weather
outlook (13z) that region of North Carolina is under a marginal
risk. Latest CAM guidance does suggest some isolated showers
and possible thunderstorms tracking across that region later
tonight and into the early morning hours. However, the possible
environment these storms will be working in are not conducive
for tornados. Latest models suggest around or less than
100m^2/s^2 SRH across that region. Typically with
tropical/subtropical systems these values are slight higher.
However, latest mesoanalysis does suggest of decent curvature in
the lower level of the hodographs that do suggest a very
marginal risk of severe weather. Real time analysis and model
guidance will continued to be monitored through this afternoon
and into the morning hours. Temperature wise for tonight lows
will be in the lower to middle 60s inland and upper 60s and
lower 70s along the coasts.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 405 AM EDT Monday...

Key Messages:

- Highs rain chances for the entire region late tonight into Tue
  night.

The low will then continue NW or N across NC very late tonight
through Wed. This will result in bands of showers (isolated
tstms), possibly heavy at times nwrd across the CWA tonight into
Tue night. Based on the latest fcst track of the low, the
highest rainfall totals will likely remain SSW of our area over
NC/SC. Right now, QPF totals through Wed are ranging from
0.75"-1.25" over our NE counties, and mainly 1.50"-2.00" over
the remainder of the CWA. Locally higher amts will be possible
in any heavier bands. With this high amount of QPF, there will
still be a small chance of isolated flooding. The issuance of a
flood watch is low at this time.

For Wed and Wed night, the remnants of this low will stick
around the area, causing a trough to be situated right over the
region. This will allow Pops to remain the the forecast, but
they will be 15-40%. Lows tonight will be in the mid 60s to
lower 70s. Highs will be in the mid 70s to near 80 Tue, and in
the mid 70s to lower 80s Wed. Lows will be in the mid to upper
60s Tue night, and range through the 60s Wed night.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 410 AM EDT Monday...

Key Messages:

- Unsettled weather continues through the weekend, particularly
along the coast.

- Temperatures generally remain slightly below average for
  highs and slightly above average for lows.

Aloft, an upper level trough remains in place across the Southeast
underneath a tall upper level ridge extending well into Canada and
even to Greenland. Given the very tall ridge, the trough over the
Southeast should remain in place through next weekend, allowing for
unsettled weather to continue. At the surface, high pressure remains
centered in Quebec through Sat before dropping south into New
England by Sun. Meanwhile, a stationary front remains offshore.
Given forecast uncertainty, will largely maintain NBM PoPs which
show 30-40% PoPs Thu and Fri, and 15-25% PoPs west to 25-40%
PoPs east Sat and Sun. Will note that given high pressure moving
closer to the area next weekend, confidence is low in any precip,
particularly inland. Temps begin a gradual cooling trend with
highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s Thu, mid to upper 70s Fri,
and in the lower to mid 70s Sat and Sun.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 710 AM EDT Monday...

Gusty NE flow continues across the area in between the strong high
to the north of the area, and Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight to
the south. Mainly VFR condition were prevailing at the TAF sites
very early this morning, with some MVFR CIGs mainly across SE VA
and NE NC (PHF/ORF/ECG). Sites will likely see CIGS improve
later this morning ahead of the increased moisture from the
south during the aftn. PTC Eight will lift northwest and into
the nrn coast of SC later today. This will result in an increase
of moisture to spread nwrd into the area this aftn into tonight.
The system will then continue NW or N across the Carolinas
tonight through Wed. As such, MVFR CIGS will return to the TAF
sites from S to N from this aftn into tonight. Rain will also
begin to spread nwrd, but the majority of the rain will be late
this aftn/this evening, and tonight into Tue morning. IFR CIGs
likely everywhere from Tue morning into Wed morning with
continued high chances for rain. No significant changes to the
wind over the next 24 hours. NE winds will continue with gusts
20-30 kt at the terminals.

Outlook: Still a chance for showers Wed through Fri, but the
degree to which this leads to flight restrictions is uncertain.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 410 AM EDT Monday...

Key Messages:

- Onshore flow will continue early this week. Small Craft Advisories
remain in effect for all of the marine area. A few gusts to 35 knots
are possible south of Cape Charles this afternoon through this
evening.

- Low pressure off the Carolina coast likely acquires tropical
characteristics as it approaches the South Carolina coast later
today.

- Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely to linger well into
this week.

- Another round of Small Craft Advisory conditions is increasingly
likely this weekend.

Low pressure continues to linger off the Carolina coast early this
morning while the surface high to our north has shifted east to the
New England coast. The gradient between these two features continues
to result in a ~15-20 kt NE wind (with frequent gusts to 25 kt...and
occasional gusts to 30 kt). Seas have built to 5-7 ft N/7-9 ft S.
SCAs remain in effect for all marine zones.

The 00z/16 guidance is in good agreement with respect to the
track/evolution of the low to our south. While it may likely acquire
some tropical characteristics before coming onshore along the SC
coast later this afternoon into this evening, the track continues to
remain south/west compared to earlier model runs. Winds increase by
this afternoon to 20-25 kt with frequent gusts to 30 kt. Will likely
see a few gusts of ~35 kt (especially at elevated terminals). All
SCAs run through Tuesday, with the coastal waters now extended
through Tuesday night. Winds veer to the E then ESE on Tue and
decrease to ~15 kt by Tue evening. Winds remain onshore on Wed/Thu
(with speeds ~10 kt) as what's left of the low very slowly tracks
near the central Appalachians. Seas build to 7-10 ft by tonight and
a High Surf Advisory remains in effect through Tue AM for the NE NC
Outer Banks and VA Beach. Seas slowly subside Tue/Tue night and
should fall below SCA criteria by Wed. The high rip current risk
continues through Tue.

High pressure drops south from Canada into New England next weekend.
This will allow the pressure gradient to tighten across the local
waters beginning Fri and continuing into early next week with
another prolonged period of NE onshore flow expected. Confidence is
increasing in SCA criteria winds during this time with winds 15-25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt possible. Will note that the GFS remains
the most aggressive model, but enough consensus in at least 15-20 kt
sustained winds exists between models and in the ensemble guidance
to include in the forecast.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 530 AM EDT Monday...

Astronomical tides will continue to increase today with the
approach of the next full moon. This will combine with
persistent onshore flow, which will result in increasing tidal
anomalies. Minor tidal flooding is expected for much of the area
along the immediate Chesapeake Bay or adjacent tidal rivers,
with the best flooding potential on the western shore. Coastal
Flood Advisories have been issued for our Maryland counties
along the Chesapeake Bay, with the best flooding potential at
Bishops Head. Advisories were also extended down the VA Eastern
Shore. In addition, minor tidal flooding is possible along the
Atlantic coast this evening/tonight across Eastern Currituck
County and Northampton County VA (Oyster).

Tides remain elevated through midweek with additional rounds of
minor flooding continuing at many of the same locations.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Coastal Flood Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT
     Tuesday for MDZ021>023.
NC...High Surf Advisory until 4 AM EDT Tuesday for NCZ102.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT
     this evening for NCZ102.
VA...High Surf Advisory until 4 AM EDT Tuesday for VAZ098.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM EDT Tuesday for VAZ075>078-
     085-522.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for VAZ084-
     086-095>098-523-525.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 AM EDT Tuesday for VAZ089-090-
     093-524.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT
     Tuesday for VAZ099.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT
     this evening for VAZ100.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EDT Tuesday for ANZ630>632-
     634.
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ633.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EDT Tuesday for ANZ635>638.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT Wednesday for ANZ650-652-
     654-656-658.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TMG
NEAR TERM...HET/TMG
SHORT TERM...HET/TMG
LONG TERM...RMM/TMG
AVIATION...TMG
MARINE...AJB/ERI/RMM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 16, 3:32 AM EST, 7 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

MDZ021>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-079>083-087-088-
092-509>521-170845-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northampton-Hertford-
Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-
Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Southampton-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, north
central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ098-170845-
Virginia Beach-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.
   Beach Hazards Statement.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.
   Beach Hazards Statement.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-VAZ099-100-170845-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ095>097-525-170845-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Hampton/Poquoson-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ089-090-093-524-170845-
Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Newport News-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ076-078-085-522-170845-
Richmond-Lancaster-Middlesex-Eastern Essex-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia and
eastern Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ084-086-523-170845-
Gloucester-Mathews-York-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ075-077-170845-
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia and
eastern Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ102-170845-
Eastern Currituck-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   High Surf Advisory.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

Low pressure off the Southeast coast early this morning, will drift
inland and across South Carolina today and tonight. Areas of showers
will move into the region later today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

The low will track northward across North Carolina Tuesday into
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night, which may result in isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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31 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.

Heavy Rain, Hampton (C)

When
September 16, 11:15 AM EST to September 19, 5:30 AM EST
Where
Hampton (C) County, 2.37 mi N of Hampton
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.054, -76.356

A rainfall total of 3.77 inches was reported in (3.4 W) Hampton. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches were reported across the city.

Heavy Rain, Newport News (C)

When
September 16, 11:30 AM EST to September 19, 5:50 AM EST
Where
Newport News (C) County, 1.96 mi SE of Oyster Pt
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.063, -76.471

A rainfall total of 2.26 inches was reported in (2.5 ESE) Newport News. Several reports of 1.5 to 2.2 inches of rain were reported across the city.

Heavy Rain, Isle of Wight

When
September 16, 11:30 AM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Isle of Wight County, 2 mi SSW of Septa
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.994, -76.737

A rainfall total of 2.01 inches was reported in Smithfield.

Heavy Rain, Chesapeake (C)

When
September 16, 12:00 PM EST to September 19, 12:00 PM EST
Where
Chesapeake (C) County, 3.55 mi ENE of Crestwood
Reported by
AWSS
Coordinates
36.786, -76.219

A rainfall total of 2.73 inches was reported in Greenbrier. Several other reports of rainfall totals between 1.75 to 2.00 inches were reported in Chesapeake.

Heavy Rain, Virginia Beach (C)

When
September 16, 12:00 PM EST to September 19, 12:00 PM EST
Where
Virginia Beach (C) County, 1.75 mi NNE of Princess Anne
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.775, -76.042

A rainfall total of 4.15 inches was reported in Virginia Beach. Several reports of 2 to 3 inches were reported across the city.

Heavy Rain, York

When
September 16, 12:00 PM EST to September 19, 7:07 AM EST
Where
York County, 0.82 mi WNW of Bethel Manor
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.103, -76.434

A rainfall total of 2.25 inches was reported near (4.8 ENE) Newport News. A rainfall total of 1.51 inches was reported near (6 N) Williamsburg.

Heavy Rain, Sussex

When
September 16, 12:30 PM EST to September 19, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Sussex County, 0.36 mi W of Wakefield
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
36.969, -76.987

A rainfall total of 1.83 inches was reported in (0.1 ENE) Wakefield.

Heavy Rain, Gloucester

When
September 16, 12:45 PM EST to September 19, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Gloucester County, 1.67 mi NNW of Dutton
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.500, -76.466

A rainfall total of 3.79 inches was reported near (7.1 NNE) Gloucester Courthouse. Several reports of 1.75 to 3.5 inches were reported across the county.

Heavy Rain, James City

When
September 16, 12:45 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
James City County, 2.87 mi NE of Five Forks
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.282, -76.737

A rainfall total of 1.58 inches was reported near (4.1 WNW) Williamsburg.

Heavy Rain, Mathews

When
September 16, 12:45 PM EST to September 19, 11:45 AM EST
Where
Mathews County, 31.79 mi WSW of Davis Wharf
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
37.449, -76.446

A rainfall total of 2.45 inches was reported in North. A rainfall total of 1.87 inches was reported near (1 SE) Port Haywood. A rainfall total of 1.53 inches was reported near (1.5 NNE) Mathews.

Heavy Rain, Middlesex

When
September 16, 12:45 PM EST to September 19, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.3 mi WNW of Hartfield
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.558, -76.472

A rainfall total of 2.76 inches was reported near (1.5 WNW) Hartfield. A rainfall total of 1.71 inches was reported near (1 S) Deltaville. A rainfall total of 1.57 inches was reported near (1.1 ENE) Locust Hill.

Heavy Rain, Lancaster

When
September 16, 1:15 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Lancaster County, 1.81 mi ESE of Iberis
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.721, -76.419

A rainfall total of 1.6 inches was reported near (2 WNW) Kilmarnock.

Heavy Rain, King and Queen

When
September 16, 1:30 PM EST to September 19, 5:00 AM EST
Where
King and Queen County, 2.34 mi NW of Shacklefords
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.572, -76.782

A rainfall report of 1.84 inches was reported near (2.6 NNW) Mattaponi.

Heavy Rain, Prince George

When
September 16, 1:30 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Prince George County, 2.33 mi WSW of Templeton
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.056, -77.368

A rainfall total of 3.18 inches was reported near (6.8 S) South Prince George. A rainfall total of 2.74 inches was reported near (1 ESE) Disputanta.

Heavy Rain, Mecklenburg

When
September 16, 2:00 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Mecklenburg County, 1.36 mi N of Clarksville Marks Ar
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.620, -78.570

A rainfall total of 1.75 inches was reported in Clarksville.

Heavy Rain, Norfolk (C)

When
September 16, 2:15 PM EST to September 19, 11:51 AM EST
Where
Norfolk (C) County, 4.39 mi ENE of Norfolk
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
36.900, -76.200

A rainfall total of 1.7 inches was reported at the Norfolk International Airport. A rainfall total of 1.59 inches was reported in Norfolk.

Heavy Rain, Chesterfield

When
September 16, 2:45 PM EST to September 19, 11:59 AM EST
Where
Chesterfield County, 2.58 mi W of Beach
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
37.343, -77.646

A rainfall total of 2.24 inches was reported in Chesterfield. A rainfall total of 1.58 inches was reported near (6.9 miles WNW) Ettrick.

Heavy Rain, Lunenburg

When
September 16, 2:45 PM EST to September 19, 11:55 AM EST
Where
Lunenburg County, 1.39 mi S of Kenbridge Arpt
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
36.950, -78.183

A rainfall total of 1.73 inches was reported in Kenbridge.

Heavy Rain, Franklin (C)

When
September 16, 3:00 PM EST to September 19, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Franklin (C) County, 3.04 mi NW of Franklin
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
36.701, -76.959

A rainfall total of 1.9 inches was reported in Hunterdale. A rainfall total of 1.67 inches was reported in (0.5 ESE) Franklin.

Heavy Rain, Henrico

When
September 16, 3:00 PM EST to September 19, 7:50 AM EST
Where
Henrico County, 1.38 mi NE of Laurel
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.646, -77.505

A rainfall total of 2.42 inches was reported in (0.8 N) Laurel. A rainfall total of 2.25 inches was reported in Glen Allen.

Heavy Rain, Nottoway

When
September 16, 3:00 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Nottoway County, 3.88 mi W of Spainville
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.185, -77.990

A rainfall total of 1.72 inches was reported near (7.4 N) Blackstone. A rainfall total of 1.53 inches was reported in Crewe.

Heavy Rain, Richmond (C)

When
September 16, 3:15 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Richmond (C) County, 2.61 mi N of Richmond
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.588, -77.448

A CoCoRaHS observer in Richmond measured a storm total rainfall of 2.5 inches. The observer measured 2.06 inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period ending at 6:00 EST on September 18.

Heavy Rain, Hanover

When
September 16, 3:15 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Hanover County, 1.22 mi SSE of Old Cold Harbor
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.565, -77.259

A rainfall total of 2.43 inches was reported near (6.9 SE) Mechanicsville. Several reports of 1.5 to 2.5 inches were reported in Mechanicsville. A rainfall total of 2.07 inches was reported in (1.6 NE) Montpelier.

Heavy Rain, Prince Edward

When
September 16, 3:45 PM EST to September 19, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Prince Edward County, 3.44 mi W of Rice
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.277, -78.362

A rainfall total of 6.92 inches was reported near (2.4 SE) Farmville. Several reports of 2.5 to 3 inches were noted around Farmville.

Heavy Rain, Cumberland

When
September 16, 5:00 PM EST to September 19, 11:55 AM EST
Where
Cumberland County, 1.66 mi NNW of Kimberley Hills
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
37.350, -78.417

A rainfall total of 3.89 inches was reported in Farmville. Several reports of 2 to 3 inches of rain were reported around Farmville with 2.26 inches of rain reported in (1.3 E) Reeds.

Heavy Rain, Fluvanna

When
September 16, 6:00 PM EST to September 19, 12:00 PM EST
Where
Fluvanna County, 2.12 mi SW of Cunningham
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
37.848, -78.357

A rainfall total of 2.6 inches was reported in Palmyra. A rainfall total of 2.01 inches was reported in Scottsville.

Heavy Rain, Amelia

When
September 16, 6:15 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Amelia County, 3.65 mi WNW of Jetersville
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.301, -78.161

A rainfall total of 1.67 inches was reported near (3.6 W) Jetersville.

Heavy Rain, Westmoreland

When
September 16, 9:30 PM EST to September 19, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Westmoreland County, 0.59 mi WSW of Strafford Hall
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
38.148, -76.841

A rainfall total of 1.8 inches was reported in (0.5 NE) Stratford. A rainfall total of 1.67 inches was reported in Montross.

Heavy Rain, Northumberland

When
September 16, 11:30 PM EST to September 19, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Northumberland County, 0.89 mi W of Sampsons Wharf
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.867, -76.416

A rainfall total of 1.52 inches was reported near (4.6 SE) Heathsville.

Heavy Rain, Caroline

When
September 17, 1:15 AM EST to September 19, 11:06 AM EST
Where
Caroline County, 0.81 mi W of Etta
Reported by
RAWS
Coordinates
38.132, -77.185

A rainfall total of 1.71 inches in Caroline County.

Heavy Rain, Louisa

When
September 17, 5:30 AM EST to September 19, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Louisa County, 3.02 mi WNW of Zion
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
38.003, -78.297

A rainfall total of 2.79 inches was reported near (3.4 ESE) Keswick. Several rainfall reports of 1.5 to 2.5 inches were noted across the county.

What these are

Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.

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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 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1217882, 1217885, 1218063, 1217731, 1217887, 1218083, 1218081, 1217890, 1218064, 1218074, 1218076, 1218066, 1218065, 1218080, 1218075, 1217886, 1217729, 1218073, 1217733, 1217892, 1218078, 1217157, 1217891, 1218079, 1217888, 1217889, 1217726, 1218082, 1218077, 1217727, 1218072.