Flash Flood in Alleghany County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 16, 2025 · Alleghany County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Indian Draft Creek was observed flooded over Indian Draft Road near the intersection with Jackson River Road, making the road flooded and impassible until the water receded. No damage was reported to the road. Nearby, residents living along East Morris Hill Road witnessed several inches of heavy runoff flowing down the roadway.

The wider storm

A hot and humid air mass combined with orographical lift to produce a severe thunderstorm in Bath County of southwest Virginia. Damaging wind gusts from this storm blew down two trees west of Nimrod Hall.

Began near Falling Spg (37.8778, -80.0035).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1293357. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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