Flood — Radford (c), Virginia

2025-07-30 · near Radford, Radford (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Runoff from heavy rain was observed ponding across the intersection of East Main Street and Third Avenue several inches deep. No damage was reported to the intersection, which was open to traffic after the water receded.

Wider weather episode

Slow moving thunderstorms with rainfall rates as high as 5 inches per hour caused localized flooding in the City of Radford and neighboring Montgomery County. Heavy rain also caused flooding and a landslide in and around the Town of Rich Creek, VA.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293325. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.