Flash Flood — Greene, Virginia

2024-08-09 · near Standardsville, Greene, Virginia

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1198505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.