Flood in Smyth County, Virginia

Flood May 27, 2024 · Smyth County, Virginia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Localized flooding occurred in the 700 block of Lee Highway given a poor drainage issue, possibly a partially blocked culvert. The road was passable to traffic after the high water receded. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

A poor drainage issue, possibly a partially blocked culvert, resulted in minor flooding along the 700 block of Lee Highway during the early morning hours of May 27th. MRMS (Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor) output and multiple personal weather stations in the area reported rainfall amounts ranging from one third to one half of an inch of rain falling during a 3-hour period across Marion.

Began near Marion (36.8271, -81.5312).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1176410. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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