Richmond, Va. – Heavy rainfall continues to drench parts of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia, raising the threat of minor river flooding through Thursday, especially in hilly terrain and low-lying areas along the Rappahannock, James, and Potomac Rivers.
According to the National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected today, with localized totals reaching 5 inches or more by Wednesday morning. The highest flood risk areas include northern and central Virginia, the Blue Ridge region, and parts of western Maryland and West Virginia.
Communities near Richmond, Roanoke, Washington, D.C., and Elkins should prepare for rising waters along small streams and rivers. While only minor flooding is expected, flooded roadways and travel disruptions remain possible, particularly in areas already saturated from recent storms…