Flood — Madison, Virginia

2024-01-09 · near Locust Dale, Madison, Virginia

Event narrative

The stream gauge on Robinson River near Locust Dale reached minor flood stage. At minor flood stage, water covers portions of Route 721( Robinson River Road).

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure tracked through the Ohio River Valley and up through the Great Lakes Region. A strong low level jet enhanced moisture flow into the low pressure system leading to an extended period of moderate rain that caused widespread minor flooding with isolated moderate flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148546. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.