May 26, 2024
Flash flooding was observed across central Ashe County, including in the Towns of West Jefferson and Warrensville, due to heavy runoff from about three inches of rain falling within one hour per multiple personal weather stations within the area. The three inches of rain during one hour has between a 50 and a 100-year ARI (Average Recurrence Interval) per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates. Rainfall rates from personal weather stations in the area were measured at times to b
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1176075). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ashe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.