Apr 12, 2011
Rain began Monday evening the 11th, around the north side of a strong mid level disturbance. The rain increased during the predawn hours on the 12th. Rain amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches were measured by dawn on the 12th. Another half inch of rain fell during the morning to midday time frame, before tapering off. Most maximum rain totals were in the 1.5 to 2 inch range. ||Minor stream flooding occurred, blocking and closing roads, but not flooding homes.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 288547). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Vinton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.