Flash Flood — Washington, Virginia

2024-09-26 · near Damascus, Washington, Virginia

Event narrative

Water topped a couple of bridge surfaces in the Taylors Valley area. Laurel Creek was at the top of its banks in Damascus, and threatening a home.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Helene caps off a several day heavy rainfall event in association with a stalled closed upper low with additional rain yielding catastrophic flash and river flooding, and significant wind damage as wet soils and strong wind gusts led to forest damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1218427. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.