Jul 14, 2025
A weak frontal boundary sagged south toward the area during the afternoon/evening. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms initially developed to the north (near that boundary) and also to the west along higher terrain. The environment ahead of the boundary was characterized by very weak deep-layer flow and anomalously high PW values on the order of 2.1-2.2, leading to slow-moving storms with very heavy rainfall.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1284152). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Petersburg (c) County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.