Apr 12, 2011
A strong upper level low pressure approaching from the west triggered shower and thunderstorm activity across the region. These storms were slow moving trained over the same areas producing very heavy rainfall. Radar estimated rainfall of up to 3 inches occurred across portions of the Alleghany Highlands.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 300343). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bath County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.