Radford (c) storm history

Runoff from heavy rain was observed ponding across the intersection of East Main Street and Third Avenue several inches deep. No damage was reported to the intersection, which was open to traffic after the water receded.

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 31.03 feet (170,159 cfs) at 4:00 AM EDT on Sept. 28th (28/0800 UTC) due to heavy rain associated with Tropical Cyclone Helene. This is the 4th highest crest in the history of this gage, behind the flooding events of August 1940 (1st at …

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto a power line near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Downey Street.

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Smith Avenue and Todd Street.

Several large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds on Mountain View Lane.

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

A few trees blown down due to thunderstorm winds.

Several large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Rock Road and Main Street.

A tree was snapped by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Wadsworth Street and Pershing Avenue.

Multiple trees and power lines reported down due to thunderstorm winds with the city of Radford.

A line of thunderstorms producing damaging winds knocked several large tree limbs down on the campus of Radford University.

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) flooded with a crest of 21.71 feet (93,500 cfs) near midnight on May 22nd. This was the 6th highest crest on record. Major flood stage is 20 feet and Moderate flood stage is 16 feet. Stage and discharge records are available back to 1896 for this …

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 16.48 feet late on April 13th. Moderate flood stage is 16 feet. The peak discharge of 60200 cfs was close to a 5-year annual recurrence interval event (0.20 annual chance flood) per USGS studies. Several roads close the river were flood…

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 14.74 feet, over the Minor flood stage of 14 feet on the afternoon of the 7th. The peak discharge of 52,300 cfs was between a 2- and 5-year event (0.50 to 0.20 annual exceedance probability) per USGS studies. Some parking lots at Radfor…

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 15.79 feet early on the 24th. Minor flood stage is 14 feet. The peak discharge of 57900 cfs was slightly less than a 5-year annual recurrence interval event (0.20 annual chance flood) per USGS studies. Several roads close the river were…

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 23.83 feet, over the Major flood stage of 20 feet late on the 11th. The peak discharge of 109,-000 cfs was very close to a 25-year event (.04 annual chance flood) per USGS studies. Several roads close the river were flooded.

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 16.30 feet, just over Moderate flood stage of 16 feet very early on the 18th. The peak discharge of 59,800 cfs was very close to a 5-year event (.20 annual chance flood).

Flooding closed several streets in Radford with water over 2 feet deep reported on 2nd Street. In addition, up to 15 building on the Radford University campus had some water damage, with 12 of those described as significant damage. Two roads in Radford were also damaged, Wadswort…

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and tree limbs throughout the city of Radford. Trees knocked down a dozen power poles in the city, including near the intersection of Auburn Avenue and Vienna Avenue.

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees within the City of Radford.

Water was reported across Route 11 in Radford. The automated rain gage at the Radford River gage (RDFV2) measured 2.42 in one hour ending 0600 LST, which is very close to the 100-year recurrence interval (0.01 annual exceedance probability) for this location and duration.

About 100 cars were partially or completely submerged at the Dedmon Center parking lot at Radford University when the New River overflowed its banks. Flooding on the New River was aggravated by water releases at Claytor Lake Dam which took place after midnight on January 31st. It…

The public reported that lightning struck two trees along Tyler Avenue knocking them down across the road.

Thunderstorm winds blew trees down on Hazel Hollow Road at the Radford Bridge. Damage values are estimated.

One large tree was blown down at the corner of Wadsworth Street.

Dime to nickel size hail fell.

Three Bradford Pear trees were badly damaged.

A few large tree limbs were knocked down by thunderstorm winds.

Two trees were blown down at the Claytor Lake Dam. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm winds toppled trees and large tree limbs in Radford.

An eight inch diameter limb was blown off a tree in Radford. Damage values are estimated.

Two trees downed along Route 232 in Radford. One tree fell onto a powerline.