Flash Flood — Emporia, Virginia

2000-07-24 · near Emporia, Emporia, Virginia

Event narrative

Very heavy rain fell in Emporia, where 5.70 inches of rain was measured. Several residents were evacuated on Reese Street at Metcalf Branch. Standing high water was common in Emporia, with water above car doors on Market and Brink Roads.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5155275. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.