Flash Flood in Harrisonburg (c) County, Virginia

Flash Flood September 29, 2015 · Harrisonburg (c) County, Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple reports of flooding were reported on James Madison University in the City of Harrisonburg which include Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Godwin Transit Center, Duke Dog Alley, Bluestone and Main Streets and Bridgeforth Stadium.

The wider storm

Heavy rain event as low pressure moved through the Mid-Atlantic ahead of a slow moving cold front. Southerly flow ahead of the low pressure tapped into a moisture rich atmosphere over the Gulf of Mexico. While thunderstorms were isolated due to weaker shear and instability, the heaviest of the precipitation was able to bring down gusty winds from aloft. This also led to flooding across the region.

Began near Harrisonburg (38.4424, -78.8772).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 602116. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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