Scattered thunderstorms near a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of south central and southeast Virginia.

Flash Flood in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 12:40:00 to 28-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported at London Boulevard and Effingham Street.

Flash Flood in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 12:47:00 to 28-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported. Street was closed. Vehicles were stranded.

Flash Flood in AMELIA, VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 14:00:00 to 28-AUG-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMELIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Southbound lanes were closed on Route 642 at Mile Marker 6 in Amelia county due to flooding.

Flash Flood in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 14:20:00 to 28-AUG-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWELLS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Car was partially submerged in about two feet of water at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Columbus Street. Individual was able to leave vehicle to safety on their own.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 11:50:00 to 28-AUG-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMOKY ORDINARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 633 was closed in Brunswick County in the vicinity of Smoky Ordinary Road due to high water.

Flash Flood in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 11:52:00 to 28-AUG-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding was reported in Norfolk at the junction of Boush Street and Olney Road.

Flash Flood in JAMES CITY, VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 11:55:00 to 28-AUG-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Standing water was reported on Claremont Street near Williamsburg.

Flash Flood in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 12:30:00 to 28-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PHF)NEWPORT NEWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in Newport News were impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 12:45:00 to 28-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PHF)NEWPORT NEWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Warwick Boulevard was impassable between 42nd Street and 49th Street.

Flash Flood in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 13:35:00 to 28-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH NEWPORT NEWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous roads in the vicinity of the Newport News shipyard were closed or impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-AUG-23 14:30:00 to 28-AUG-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEMPSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Street flooding was reported at the intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and West Rosemont Road.