Flood in Scott County, Virginia

Flood February 16, 2025 – February 17, 2025 · Scott County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Holston Spgs (36.6133, -82.6054).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1242776. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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