Sep 5, 2011
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee moved northeast through the Tennessee Valley. Strong shear on the east side of the system was responsible for generating numerous rotating thunderstorms. One rotating storm produced a tornado in Wilkes County near Abshers. Other storms produced severe weather in the form of damaging winds. Very heavy rain was also associated with the system. Flooding and flash flooding occurred over parts of the region. The heaviest rainfall was concentrated along the crest of the
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 347105). 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.