Fredericksburg, Va. – Heavy rain across central Virginia could trigger flash flooding by Wednesday evening, threatening roads and low-lying areas in Spotsylvania County and the city of Fredericksburg.
According to the National Weather Service in Sterling, a Flood Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. as storms capable of dropping 1 to 3 inches of rain in under two hours move across the region. Streams and creeks are already running high from previous rainfall, increasing the risk of rapid runoff and localized flooding.
Communities across the Virginia Piedmont, including Culpeper, Orange, and Madison, should be on alert for rising water, especially in urban or poorly drained spots. In the Blue Ridge and Highland areas, saturated soil could cause mudslides or flash flooding in hilly terrain. Similar threats extend into western Maryland and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, where emergency officials are monitoring rivers and backroads closely.
Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and monitor local alerts. Charge phones, clear storm drains, and have a plan if evacuation becomes necessary.
This threat will diminish after 10 p.m., but additional alerts could follow if rainfall intensifies or shifts unexpectedly. Stay updated through the evening.
