Giles storm history

Numerous trees were downed by high winds associated with the remnants Hurricane Helene. Over 4,000 people were reported without power by 4 PM EDT Friday afternoon. The agriculture industry sustained over $1.5 million in losses, including losses from crops, facilities and structur…

Heavy rains caused numerous streams to come out of their banks, resulting in significant flash flooding in Giles County. Some streams that flooded included Little Walker Creek, Big Walker Creek, Sugar Run, and Wabash Creek. Numerous roads were closed across Giles County, and at l…

Periodic wind gust of 58 mph or greater occurred during the early morning hours of the 30th within one mile east of Mountain Lake. The strongest gust of 64 mph occurred at 5:30 AM EST.

A damaged and partially clogged culvert caused running under Federal Street caused runoff from heavy rain to flow across Federal Street and Old Virginia Avenue. This has happened multiple times in the past, and local officials state that the flooding near the intersection would n…

Runoff from heavy rain caused a landslide of several large rocks across Stateline Road. Ponding of water was also observed across the road. Heavy construction equipment was required to removed the debris from the road before it was passible again.

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Route 100 from Staffordsville to Bane.

Heavy rain caused a mudslide that completely blocked Mountain Lake Road. The road was reopened once the debris was cleared.

Hail up to the size of half dollar coins fell about one mile north of Pembroke.

Several trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Giles County.

Wolf Creek near Narrow, VA (WOLV2) crested at 12.85 feet (12,547 cfs) at 1:15 am EST on the 16th above the Moderate Flood Stage of 12 feet (Minor Flood Stage is 10 feet). This was caused by between 2.5 and 2.75 inches of rain falling over a 9 hour period ending at around 7:00 pm …

Walker Creek at Bane, VA (BANV2) crested at 15.31 feet (16,065 cfs) at 3:30 am EST on the 16th above the Moderate Flood Stage of 14 feet (Minor Flood Stage is 11 feet). This was caused by between 2.25 and 2.5 inches of rain falling over a 9 hour period ending at around 7:00 pm on…

Spruce Run was observed overflowing its banks, and was flowing several inches deep across Spruce Run Road. No damage was reported to the road, which was open to traffic after the flooding receded.

Between 3 and nearly 6 inches of snow fell across Giles County from February 11 through February 12, with the highest amount of 5.9 inches observed at Mountain Lake. Almost 1800 customers had lost power by noon on February 12. Key Impacts: power outages, downed trees, road closur…

A 60 mph wind gust was measured just east of Mountain Lake.

Up to three inches of snow fell in Giles County, and around one-quarter of an inch of ice accumulated from January 5th through January 6th. Around 125 customers were reported without power by the afternoon of January 6. Key Impacts: power outages and traffic accidents.

A thunderstorm produced around 1.5 inches of rain falling at rates exceeding four inches per hour. This rain fell across ground that was nearly saturated from rainfall during Tropical Storm Helene a few days earlier. At 6 pm EDT, FLASH CREST Unit Streamflow was as high as 400 cfs…

The New River at Glen Lyn (GLLV2) crested at 24.24 feet (180,000 cfs) at 1:00 PM EDT on Sept. 28th (28/1700 UTC) due to heavy rain associated with Tropical Cyclone Helene. It was observed that the gage flatlined at this stage for about 3 hours, so it's possible that the crest was…

Runoff from heavy rainfall found its way into the basement of a home, causing the basement to be flooded by several feet of water. The runoff was caused by 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall in a 90 minute period occurring at rates of 3 to 4 inches per hour.

Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell at Mountain Lake Lodge.

A few trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Pearisburg area. One tree fell onto a tent and one of the occupants was injured.

Wolf Creek was reported out of its banks, flooding both Morehead Road and Trivett Farm Lane. Both roads were impassible until flood waters receded. No damage was reported.

The Giles County 911 Center reported that the intersection of Spruce Street and North Street in Rich Creek was flooded and briefly closed due to a blocked culvert. No damage was reported, and the streets were reopened to traffic after the flooding receded.

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Old Wolf Creek Road.

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Maybrook Road.

A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the eastern part of Giles County.

Three trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

A couple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Cascade Drive and Sinking Creek Road.

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Eggleston Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down about ten trees along Apache Road.

Walker Creek at Bane, VA (BANV2), crested at 13.84 feet (13,100 cfs) at 17:15 pm EST on the 29th (0015 UTC on the 30th) above the flood stage of 11.0 feet. The flooding was the result of between 3 and 4 inches of rain covering a large area of the headwaters, most of which fell be…

Wolf Creek at Narrows, VA (WOLV2), crested at 11.71 feet (9,650 cfs) at 13:30 pm EST on the 29th (1830 UTC) above the flood stage of 10.0 feet. The flooding was the result of between 2.5 and locally 4 inches of rain covering a large area of the headwaters, most of which fell betw…

The Town of Narrows Police Department reported that the New River at Narrows had risen high enough to surround modular homes and vehicles parked closed to the river at the RV park off of Highway 460. It was not clear if water entered any of the homes or rose high enough to cause …

A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVANARRO21) recorded a storm-total rainfall amount of 3.32 inches during 24 hours ending at 11 am EST on the 29th. This is between a 5-year and a 10-year Average Recurrence Interval event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequ…

Trees were blown down throughout the county, with one tree falling across U.S. 460. Additionally, a power line was blown down in Ripplemeade. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew down and snapped at least twenty trees. A barn was also severely damaged. Damage values are estimated.

A couple of trees and a power line were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Numerous trees and a couple of power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Wolf Creek Highway.

Lightning struck a tree, which caused it to catch fire and then fall on a house.

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Walker Creek Valley Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on on Clover Hollow Road.

The stream gauge located along Wolf Creek at Narrows (WOLV2, USGS:03175500) crested at 10.07 feet, less than a foot above the flood stage of 10.0 feet. The creek flowed out of its banks in spots, covering portions of Old Wolf Creek Road a few inches deep, with a couple homes abou…

An automated weather station (Weather Underground: KVANARRO14) observed a 24-hour rainfall total, ending 8 AM EDT, of 3.99 inches. Rainfall rates remained mostly below 0.5 per hour but, at times, were as high as 1 per hour. This amount is between a 10- and 25-year rainfall event …

Reports from cooperative observers and the public ranged from 4.6 to 5.5 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Huffman. A few power outages were also reported in the county. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, power outages, traffic delays.

Snowfall of 4.5 inches was reported by a trained spotter in Kimballton. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

One tree down across roadway due to thunderstorm winds.

One tree was blown down across a roadway due to thunderstorm winds.