Flash Flood in Washington County, Virginia

Flash Flood September 26, 2024 · Washington County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Damascus (36.6445, -81.7800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1218427. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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