Heavy Rain — Buena Vista (c), Virginia

2018-04-15 to 2018-04-16 · near Buena Vista, Buena Vista (c), Virginia

Event narrative

The COOP station at Buena Vista (BUVV2) measured 2.55 inches for the 24-hour period ending 7AM on the 16th. This was the 3rd highest 1-day April rainfall total in the period of record at this location, with data starting in 1938.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front propelled by a deep upper trough that took on a negative tilt, pushed through the region on April 15 producing severe weather and heavy rainfall. The speed of convective elements prevented any flash flooding but longer duration flooding occurred on several rivers and streams, mainly in the minor category. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts up to nearly 4.5 inches in 24-hours ending at 7 AM on the 16th. The highest amounts were roughly a 5-year recurrence interval (0.2 Annual exceedance probability).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 740209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.