Apr 28, 2011
Widespread severe weather impacted the area. A strong upper level trough approaching from the west provided strong winds aloft, and a weak upper level low pressure system moved across during the afternoon hours setting off scattered thunderstorms. These storms quickly became severe. In total, there were 6 tornadoes with numerous reports of damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rainfall from these storms also caused scattered flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 304386). 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.