Flash Flood — Nelson, Virginia

2024-09-26 · near Stage Bridge, Nelson, Virginia

Event narrative

Aistrop Lane was washed out and impassable due to high flowing water and debris near US-29 Thomas Nelson Highway.

Wider weather episode

Tropical moisture ahead of Helene combined with a stalled boundary and instability to bring heavy rainfall across central Virginia. This led to instances of flooding and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208952. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.