Flood — Scott, Virginia

2025-02-16 to 2025-02-17 · near Holston Spgs, Scott, Virginia

Event narrative

Heavy rains forced the North Fork Holston River into minor flood stage during the early morning hours on February 16th, and would cross into moderate stage just before lunch. Data was lost shortly thereafter, however per the USGS, it crested at 15.89 during the afternoon of February 16th.

Wider weather episode

A strong synoptic system with heavy rainfall during warm front passage followed by additional rainfall during the severe thunderstorms along the cold front led to reports of flooding in northern portions of East Tennessee. Additionally, strong winds powered by strong winds aloft mixed to the surface, bringing wind advisory conditions to the whole area, a few high wind reports, and some wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242776. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.