Aug 8, 2013
An unseasonably strong upper trough was deepening across the central U.S. A cold front was approaching southwest Virginia from the west. Very moist tropical air was present across the region once again as this event unfolded, with precipitable water values once again near or in excess of 2.0 inches across the area. Thunderstorms developed quickly during the afternoon across southwest Virginia, especially across Giles and Wythe counties. Flash flooding was widespread across much of Giles coun
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 474281). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Giles County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.