Heavy Rain — Salem (c), Virginia

2013-05-22 · near Salem (c), Salem (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Four to five inches of water was observed flowing over Cravens Creek Road where it crosses Barnhardt Creek.

Wider weather episode

Widely scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening due to strong instability associated with an approaching upper level trough and the associated cold front.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 455607. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.