Debris Flow in Giles County, Virginia

Debris Flow July 30, 2025 · Giles County, Virginia

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Runoff from heavy rain caused a landslide of several large rocks across Stateline Road. Ponding of water was also observed across the road. Heavy construction equipment was required to removed the debris from the road before it was passible again.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Lurich (37.3693, -80.8094).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1293330. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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