Boy, 12, swept away by floodwaters found dead in Va
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood warning for Fauquier and Prince William counties in Virginia, citing small stream flooding near Cedar Run in Aden. Low-lying area
Flooding was reported in several states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, from a massive storm system.
The body of a 12-year-old boy has been found after he was swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway, while a dozen students stayed overnight at a Maryland high school as heavy rains led to flooding in several states,
The body of a 12-year-old boy was found Wednesday morning after he was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday evening, according officials in Albermarle County, Virginia.
A 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing water is believed to have been found dead after flash flooding impacted the Mid-Atlantic, authorities said Wednesday.
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The devastating flooding, which impacted parts of Maryland and Virginia, also trapped more than 200 students and teachers.
A flood warning was issued May 13 at 4:26 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC Office. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Life-threatening flash flooding is possible in flood-prone areas in Albemarle, Augusta and Nelson counties through 7:45 p.m. tonight.
Parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic were slammed with multiple inches rain, triggering flooding across multiple states.
More than five inches of rain fell on Greene County, about two hours northwest of Richmond, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, according to emergency officials.