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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 was found Wednesday morning after he was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday evening, according officials in Albermarle County, Virginia.
As rain resumes in VA, a flash flooding risk returns. Meanwhile, a search is underway for a 12-year-old child swept away in floodwaters.
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.
The devastating flooding, which impacted parts of Maryland and Virginia, also trapped more than 200 students and teachers.
Parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic were slammed with multiple inches rain, triggering flooding across multiple states.
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.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — First responders in Albemarle County are searching for a 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing floodwaters Tuesday evening. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Newtown Road and Valley Green Drive around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving a 911 call.