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Flood — Tazewell, VA

Jan 31, 2025

A deep low pressure system moved from the Four-Corners region east across the Gulf Coast states. This resulted in deep moisture flow riding a southwesterly 50-knot low level jet from the Gulf through the central Appalachians and the upper Ohio River Valley beginning early on the morning of the 31st, with precipitable water values rapidly increasing into the 1.1 to 1.2 inch range by sunrise across most of the lower Mid-Atlantic. These values are roughly two standard deviations above normal for la

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1232366). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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