Flash Flood Watches Hit Mid-Atlantic States Including New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia

A series of heavy rain events across parts of New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland have prompted multiple flash flood warnings and flood watches, with the National Weather Service urging residents to exercise caution due to rising water levels and hazardous driving conditions. In Virginia, a 12-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters in Albemarle County, leading to a search and recovery effort amidst ongoing flood risks, while several counties remain under flood watch due to the threat of additional storms and runoff. West Virginia is also under a flood watch, with warnings about slow-moving storms that could cause flash flooding in urban and low-lying areas, potentially leading to power outages and emergency response delays. Maryland experienced flash flooding that inundated roads and downtown areas, underscoring the widespread impact of the heavy rains. Coastal flooding concerns are rising near Washington, D.C., especially along the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers, where flood warnings and watches forecast inundation of low-lying areas through the week. Authorities continue to monitor these weather events closely, emphasizing the dangers of driving through flooded roads and the importance of moving valuables to higher ground.