Flash Flood — Lexington (c), Virginia

2010-01-25 · near Lexington, Lexington (c), Virginia

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 213174. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.