Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
624 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
VAC036-149-150030-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Charles City VA-Prince George VA-
624 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and south central Virginia,
including the following counties, in east central Virginia,
Charles City. In south central Virginia, Prince George.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water
from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is
ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Charles City, Burrowsville, Taylors Corner and New Hope.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3736 7700 3724 7700 3723 7700 3723 7701
3722 7702 3721 7701 3721 7702 3720 7702
3720 7703 3720 7704 3719 7704 3719 7707
3720 7709 3725 7711 3737 7710
$$
Rogers
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
619 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
VAC025-053-150115-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brunswick VA-Dinwiddie VA-
619 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the
following counties, Brunswick and Dinwiddie.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area.
Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
McKenney, Dewitt, Rawlings and Cherry Hill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3704 7756 3692 7761 3689 7765 3690 7765
3689 7766 3689 7768 3689 7770 3690 7772
3693 7779 3699 7783 3706 7780
$$
Rogers
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Cartersville affecting Goochland, Cumberland and
Powhatan Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond,
Chesterfield and Henrico Counties.
James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and
Henrico County.
Rivanna River At Palmyra affecting Fluvanna County.
For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond
Westham, Cartersville...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the James River...including Palmyra...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EDT.
&&
VAC065-150500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250515T0500Z/
/PYAV2.1.ER.250514T0611Z.250514T1745Z.250515T0400Z.NO/
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rivanna River at Palmyra.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Farmland flooded downstream, including a
section of Carysbrook Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:50 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 21.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:50 PM EDT Wednesday was 22.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.2 feet
early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.9 feet on 04/24/1983.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3799 7830 3781 7814 3775 7820 3790 7839
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Cartersville affecting Goochland, Cumberland and
Powhatan Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond,
Chesterfield and Henrico Counties.
James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and
Henrico County.
Rivanna River At Palmyra affecting Fluvanna County.
For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond
Westham, Cartersville...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the James River...including Palmyra...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EDT.
&&
VAC049-075-145-150815-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.FL.W.0023.250514T2317Z-250515T1200Z/
/CARV2.1.ER.250514T2317Z.250515T0000Z.250515T0224Z.NO/
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO TOMORROW
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...James River at Cartersville.
* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Overflow onto flood
plain along left bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 20.2 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage late this evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.2 feet on 02/04/1920.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3760 7785 3759 7807 3768 7819 3778 7817
3772 7802 3770 7780
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Cartersville affecting Goochland, Cumberland and
Powhatan Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond,
Chesterfield and Henrico Counties.
James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and
Henrico County.
Rivanna River At Palmyra affecting Fluvanna County.
For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond
Westham, Cartersville...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the James River...including Palmyra...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EDT.
&&
VAC087-760-150815-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.FL.W.0024.250515T0745Z-250516T1900Z/
/RICV2.1.ER.250515T0745Z.250515T1700Z.250516T1300Z.NO/
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...James River at Richmond Locks.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia
Capital Trail begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:54 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 1.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight
to 10.2 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage late Friday morning to 3.4 feet early Saturday
morning. It will rise to 4.4 feet late Saturday morning. It
will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.2 feet on 03/12/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3740 7741 3747 7749 3756 7744 3752 7738
$$
AC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Cartersville affecting Goochland, Cumberland and
Powhatan Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond,
Chesterfield and Henrico Counties.
James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and
Henrico County.
Rivanna River At Palmyra affecting Fluvanna County.
For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond
Westham, Cartersville...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the James River...including Palmyra...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EDT.
&&
VAC041-087-760-150815-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.FL.W.0022.250515T0018Z-250516T2100Z/
/RMDV2.1.ER.250515T0018Z.250515T1800Z.250516T1500Z.NO/
401 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...James River at Richmond Westham.
* WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Begin moderate flooding. Residences near
gage threatened by flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 14.8 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.8 feet on 05/30/1973.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3770 7780 3756 7744 3747 7749 3753 7770
3760 7785
$$
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
518 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
VAC047-150045-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FA.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250515T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Culpeper VA-
518 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Virginia, including the following
county, Culpeper.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 518 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rixeyville...
- This includes the following Flood Prone Roads...
Waterford Road at Waterford Run.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3862 7794 3858 7790 3857 7793 3856 7798
3856 7802 3860 7803 3863 7796
$$
Belak
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
351 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Virginia...
Maryland...
Potomac River at Little Falls affecting Fairfax and Montgomery
Counties.
For the Potomac River...including Paw Paw, Hancock, Shepherdstown,
Harpers Ferry, Point of Rocks, Edwards Ferry, Little Falls...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
&&
MDC031-VAC059-150800-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0021.250515T0923Z-250517T0112Z/
/BRKM2.2.ER.250515T0923Z.250515T1800Z.250516T1912Z.NO/
351 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Potomac River at Little Falls.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The C&O Canal overflows at the Great Falls
Tavern. Water covers the towpath in many areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.0 feet, or 5.0 feet
below flood stage.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 12.1 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.1 feet on 06/15/1952.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
&&
River Name Fld Observed Wed Thu Thu Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 8PM 2AM 8AM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Little Falls 10.0 5.0 Wed 2 pm 5.6 8.7 11.0 12.1 2pm Thu
&&
LAT...LON 3908 7730 3904 7723 3902 7721 3895 7706
3891 7712 3896 7724 3903 7736
$$
Belak
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
351 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Rappahannock River at Remington affecting Culpeper and Fauquier
Counties.
For the Rappahannock River...including Remington, Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
&&
VAC047-061-150800-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250515T1706Z/
/RENV2.1.ER.250514T1552Z.250515T0000Z.250515T1106Z.NO/
351 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River at Remington.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet, or 0.8 feet
above flood stage.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.0 feet on 03/29/1984.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
&&
River Name Fld Observed Wed Thu Thu Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 8PM 2AM 8AM Stg Time
Date
Rappahannock River
Remington 15.0 15.8 Wed 3 pm 16.9 16.7 14.7 16.9 8pm Wed
&&
LAT...LON 3873 7789 3846 7772 3842 7762 3837 7762
3840 7777 3857 7790 3868 7795
$$
Belak
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1037 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Maryland...West Virginia...Virginia...
North Branch Potomac River Near Cumberland affecting Allegany,
Mineral and Hampshire Counties.
Potomac River at Harpers Ferry affecting Washington and Jefferson
Counties.
Shenandoah River at Millville affecting Jefferson, Warren and
Clarke Counties.
Rapidan River Near Culpeper affecting Culpeper, Orange and
Spotsylvania Counties.
Opequon Creek near Martinsburg affecting Berkeley and Jefferson
Counties.
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg affecting Spotsylvania, City
of Fredericksburg and Stafford independent cities.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...Maryland...Virginia...
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and
Hampshire Counties.
Potomac River at Paw Paw affecting Morgan, Allegany and Hampshire
Counties.
Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Berkeley, Washington and
Jefferson Counties.
Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Loudoun and Frederick
Counties.
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry affecting Montgomery and Loudoun
Counties.
Rappahannock River at Remington affecting Culpeper and Fauquier
Counties.
Conococheague Creek at Fairview affecting Washington County.
For the South Branch Potomac River...including Franklin, Moorefield
- SF, Petersburg, Springfield...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Potomac River...including Paw Paw, Hancock, Shepherdstown,
Harpers Ferry, Point of Rocks, Edwards Ferry, Little Falls...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Shenandoah River...including Millville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Rappahannock River...including Remington, Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Rapidan River...including Culpeper...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Conococheague Creek...including Fairview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Opequon Creek...including Martinsburg...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Cacapon River...including Great Cacapon...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM EDT.
&&
VAC177-179-630-150245-
/O.CON.KLWX.FL.W.0018.250515T0600Z-250515T1200Z/
/FEDV2.1.ER.250515T0600Z.250515T0600Z.250515T0600Z.NO/
1037 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TOMORROW
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg.
* WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water enters a basement at a home near
Fredericksburg City Dock. Old Mill Park begins to flood and will
be closed. Water enters a guest house off Caroline Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
&&
River Name Fld Observed Wed Wed Thu Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 2PM 8PM 2AM Stg Time
Date
Rappahannock River
Fredericksburg 13.0 MSG unknown 7.1 12.0 13.0 13.0 2am Thu
&&
LAT...LON 3828 7750 3835 7745 3834 7743 3831 7741
3829 7741 3826 7742 3827 7747
$$
CJL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1037 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Maryland...West Virginia...Virginia...
North Branch Potomac River Near Cumberland affecting Allegany,
Mineral and Hampshire Counties.
Potomac River at Harpers Ferry affecting Washington and Jefferson
Counties.
Shenandoah River at Millville affecting Jefferson, Warren and
Clarke Counties.
Rapidan River Near Culpeper affecting Culpeper, Orange and
Spotsylvania Counties.
Opequon Creek near Martinsburg affecting Berkeley and Jefferson
Counties.
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg affecting Spotsylvania, City
of Fredericksburg and Stafford independent cities.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...Maryland...Virginia...
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and
Hampshire Counties.
Potomac River at Paw Paw affecting Morgan, Allegany and Hampshire
Counties.
Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Berkeley, Washington and
Jefferson Counties.
Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Loudoun and Frederick
Counties.
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry affecting Montgomery and Loudoun
Counties.
Rappahannock River at Remington affecting Culpeper and Fauquier
Counties.
Conococheague Creek at Fairview affecting Washington County.
For the South Branch Potomac River...including Franklin, Moorefield
- SF, Petersburg, Springfield...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Potomac River...including Paw Paw, Hancock, Shepherdstown,
Harpers Ferry, Point of Rocks, Edwards Ferry, Little Falls...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Shenandoah River...including Millville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Rappahannock River...including Remington, Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Rapidan River...including Culpeper...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Conococheague Creek...including Fairview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Opequon Creek...including Martinsburg...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Cacapon River...including Great Cacapon...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM EDT.
&&
VAC047-137-177-150145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250515T0136Z/
/CLPV2.1.ER.250514T1437Z.250514T1800Z.250514T1936Z.NO/
1037 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rapidan River near Culpeper.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, River Road on the Orange County side of
the Rapidan River is flooded in a few spots, and pastureland is
flooded on both sides of the river. Other low lying roads near the
river are also beginning to flood, and access to homes may become
limited. No structures are affected at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet, or 0.3 feet
below flood stage.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 14.2 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.1 feet on 11/04/1947.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
&&
River Name Fld Observed Wed Wed Thu Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 2PM 8PM 2AM Stg Time Date
Rapidan River
Culpeper 13.0 12.7 Wed 9 am 14.2 9.7 8.9 14.2 2pm Wed
&&
LAT...LON 3829 7810 3834 7808 3842 7786 3839 7762
3833 7762 3833 7789 3828 7803
$$
