Mar 21, 2012
A slow-moving upper low generated some widely scattered convection in the late afternoon and evening of the 21st. Rainfall was heaviest in the evening over parts of southern Greenbrier and northern Monroe counties prompting several Flash Flood Warnings for that area. Small stream flooding and debris flows were reported as well as street flooding in the town of Alderson with manholes spewing water and streets partially blocked. Radar estimated that up to 3 inches fell in a little over one hour i
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 372915). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Greenbrier County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.