Flood in Madison County, Virginia

The Robinson River at Locust Dale river gauge reached minor flood flood with it's crest peaking in moderate flood stage at 17.48 feet. At 11 feet, Water covers a portion of Route 721 /Robinson River Road/. Agricultural flooding also begins nearby. At 14 feet, Multiple spots on Route 721 are flooded, along with other nearby low lying land. Access may be affected for residents. At 15.5 feet, a private drive across from the gauge site begins to flood. This may affect access to a large area of property and farmland.

A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area bringing localized heavy rain and a long duration moderate rain event.