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Flood — Patrick, VA

Dec 11, 2024

A cold front crossed the region during the mid-morning hours of December 11, 2024. Behind this front, winds increased significantly from the west-northwest. Some of these winds were strong enough to cause damage in the form of downed trees and power lines. Portions on Henry, Carroll, and Pittsylvania Counties reported trees down. Two power lines came down in Carroll County. Heavy rain occurred during the early morning hours of the day across Patrick County, with anywhere between 2.75 inches and

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1228162). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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