Body Found of Boy Swept Away in Virginia Flooding as East Coast Rescues Continue

An intense atmospheric river caused severe flooding across multiple states in the eastern U.S., including Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In Virginia's Albemarle County, a 12-year-old boy named Jordan Sims was swept away by rushing floodwaters from a nearby creek overtaking a roadway; after a search was paused overnight due to safety concerns, crews recovered a body believed to be his the following morning. Maryland officials evacuated hundreds of students from schools affected by rising floodwaters, with some students spending the night at a high school before being safely picked up. The flooding prompted emergency responses including state of emergency declarations and mutual aid from neighboring counties and states. Despite the tragic loss and widespread disruption, no other injuries or missing persons were reported, and conditions began to improve as waters receded. Authorities continue to assess damage while warning residents to avoid flooded areas and stay safe amid ongoing heavy rain and storm threats.