Patrick storm history

Flooding and flash flooding was widespread across Patrick County. Numerous creeks and rivers were reported out of banks with dozens of road closures across the county for much of the day. An apartment complex was evacuated due to a mudslide and multiple swift water rescues were c…

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the area between Stuart and Woolwine.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Jeb Stuart Highway and Dan River Road.

Several trees power lines were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds around Patrick County.

Between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell across Patrick County from February 11 through February 12. A quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was also observed in Buffalo Ridge. Over 2000 customers had lost power by 8 AM on February 13. Key Impacts: power outages, downed trees, road c…

Between 2 and 4.1 inches of snow fell across Patrick County. The highest amount of 4.1 inches was observed near Buffalo Ridge. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.

Between two and 3.5 inches of snow fell in Patrick County from January 5th through January 6th, with the highest amount of 3.5 inches reported in Critz. Over 0.30 inches of ice accumulation was also reported, with 0.35 inches near Buffalo Ridge. Almost 7,900 customers had lost po…

The Patrick County Schools Superintendent reported that Maple Swamp Road was flooded by Maple Swamp Creek, and partially impassible. No damage was reported to the road, which was reopened to traffic after the flooding receded.

The Patrick County Schools Superintendent reported that a portion of Quebec Spring Road was flooded and impassible. No damage to the road was reported, and the road was reopened to traffic after the flooding receded.

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across the county by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene, especially the Ararat area. Over 3,700 customers were reported without power at the peak of the high winds, during the early afternoon of Friday. Agricultur…

Winds downed several trees and limbs through the Meadows of Dan area. There were also scattered power lines downed throughout the area. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Holly Tree Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple large tree limbs on Ayers Orchard Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Claudville Highway and Dan Valley Farm Road.

Thunderstorm winds caused minor tree damage and brought down a power line on Pole Ridge Road in the eastern part of Patrick County. Damage values are estimated.

The South Mayo River near Nettleridge, VA (NTLV2) crested at a stage of 12.16 feet (4,300 cfs) at 6:30 pm EST on 1/9/24, rising above the minor flood stage of 12.0 feet. This is tied for the 13th highest crest at this gage, and the highest crest since 10/29/2020. This event is be…

The Smith River at near Woolwine, VA (SMWV2) crested at a stage of 8.44 feet (1,570 cfs) at 3:15 pm EST on 1/9/24, just below the minor flood stage of 9.0 feet. This is the 12th highest crest at this gage, and the highest crest since heavy rainfall during the early morning hours …

Severe Drought conditions already in place by the end of November 2023 for all of Patrick County persisted until December 12th, when two low pressure systems passing across the lower Mid-Atlantic during the period of December 3rd to the 10th brought rainfall amounts ranging from …

Severe Drought conditions were declared for the western half of Patrick County on November 14th, and then expanded to include the remaining eastern half on November 21st. This is given precipitation from the beginning of October through mid-November was less than 25 percent of no…

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Ayers Orchard Road and Clark House Farm Road, and another tree down along Nowlin Lane.

Spring Branch Road was destroyed and is impassible where it crosses the Ararat River. This was caused by rapid and intense flooding from heavy rainfall.

The Smith River near Woolwine (SMWV2) crested at 11.04 feet, slightly above the moderate flood stage of 11 feet. This is the highest crest since Sept 2018, and nearly a 10-year flood event per USGS StreamStats. The river rose nearly 9 feet in the 6 hours prior to the crest.

Several roads are flooded and impassible by creeks several feet out of their banks around the community of Ararat, including a portion of Raven Rock Road. Portions of some roads were damaged by the flooding, requiring varying degrees of repair.

The Cooperative Weather Observer at Woolwine, VA (WLWV2) measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 10.62 inches, a new all-time record for a 24-hour precipitation total for this station. However, the vast majority of this rainfall fell within a 6-hour window per MRMS data, which would…

A CoCoRaHS observer (VA-PR-8) measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 10.70 inches. However, the vast majority of this rainfall fell within a 6-hour window per MRMS data, which would make this total greater than a 1,000-year rainfall event per NOAA Atlas 14 point precipitation frequ…

A CoCoRaHS observer (VA-PR-1) measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 6.30 inches. However, the vast majority of this rainfall fell within a 6-hour window per MRMS data, which would make this total between a 50-year and a 100-year rainfall event per NOAA Atlas 14 point precipitation…

A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVAHILLS12) recorded a 24 hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 am EST on the 28th, of 6.91 inches. This 24-hour total is between a 10-year and a 25-year Average Recurrence Interval event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequenc…

A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVAPATRI8) recorded a 24 hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 am EST on the 28th, of 6.08 inches.

A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVADOBYN2) recorded a 24 hour rainfall amount, ending at 11 am EST on the 28th, of 5.90 inches.

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees in the community of Claudville. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew multiple trees down across the southern sections of the community of Stuart, VA and also, tops of trees were blown off and one tree was uprooted three miles west-southwest of Critz, VA. Damage values were estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along Route 58. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds blew down five trees.

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near Patrick Springs.

One tree was blow down by thunderstorm winds near Stuart.

Multiples trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Little Sycamore Creek was observed overflowing its banks and flowing several inches deep across Pilson Sawmill Road. No damage was reported.

Rock Castle Creek was observed overflowing its banks across Lee Elgin Road several inches deep. No damage to the road was reported.

Little Widgeon Creek was observed flowing out of its banks and across Woods Gap Road several inches deep. No damage to the road was reported.

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on the 4600 block of Virginia North Carolina Road.

A personal weather station recorded a 24-hour rainfall total ending 8:00 AM EDT on the 20th of 3.66 inches. Runoff from this location flows into the Smith River.

Thunderstorms winds blew down several trees in multiple locations around the community of Meadows of Dan.

Numerous trees were blown down near the intersection of Jeb Stuart Highway and Trot Valley Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in multiple locations around the town of Stuart.

Quarter size hail reported at a business on U.S. Highway 58.

Wind gusts downed trees and power lines throughout the county. Some secondary roads, including Pleasant View Road, were blocked by trees for a period of time. Periodic wind gusts to over 35 mph were reported into the early morning hours of April 2. Damage values are estimated.