Flash Flood — Staunton (c), Virginia

2004-02-06 · near Staunton, Staunton (c), Virginia

Wider weather episode

The combination of heavy rainfall and melting snow lead to flash flooding across the Central Shenandoah Valley and the Central Foothills. Radar estimates and rain gauge data indicated two to three inches of rain fell over this area. Some small creeks and streams came out of their banks and covered nearby low lying fields and roadways.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5386450. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.