Flood in Warren County, Virginia

Flood September 29, 2024 · Warren County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A river gauge located on the Shenandoah River at Front Royal reach minor flood stage (12ft) with crest of 12.35 feet. At 12 feet, backwater flooding begins to creep up Luray Avenue toward the railroad trestle. A riverside parking area at the end of Luray Avenue is flooded.

The wider storm

More heavy rain occurred due to plenty of moisture and lift around the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia. The ground was already saturated due to previous rainfall, so this led to more instances of flooding and flash flooding.

Began near Front Royal Warn Arp (38.9423, -78.2323).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1219492. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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