Flash Flood in Greene County, Virginia

Flash Flood August 9, 2024 · Greene County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

County Emergency Management reported three cars stuck in flood waters near the bridge that goes over South River at Octonia Road. One motorist had to be rescued after their car got swept into the South River.

The wider storm

The remnants of Debby tracked through the area Thursday night into Friday, August 8th into August 9th. Tropical moisture combined with lift from the remnants to cause heavy rain across much of Virginia. The heavy rain led to several instances of flash flooding and flooding.

Began near Standardsville (38.3330, -78.4474).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1198505. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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