Flash Flood in Lexington (c) County, Virginia

Flash Flood January 25, 2010 · Lexington (c) County, Virginia

$5K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain prompted a stream to leave its banks and cause flash flooding over Route 251. Damage values are estimated.

The wider storm

Abundant rain advanced north into the region in advance of an area of low pressure to the west while a frontal boundary remained draped over the region. An average of 2 to 5 inches of rain fell from this system onto an already saturated ground from recent snow melt and rainfall. The heavy rain contributed to widespread flash flooding, mudslides, areal flooding, and river flooding.

Began near Lexington (37.7683, -79.4480).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 213174. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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