Flood — Washington, Virginia

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

Event narrative

Street flooding observed near downtown Abingdon.

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 1218438. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.