May 28, 2010
A backdoor cold front pushed south into the region and stalled along the crest of the Blue Ridge along a north to south orientation. During the afternoon and early evening, numerous thunderstorms developed along and near the front. Some of these produced damaging wind and hail along with flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 235711). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Alleghany County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.