Flash Flood — Harrisonburg (c), Virginia

2015-09-29 · near Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg (c), Virginia

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 602116. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.