Mar 18, 2002
Heavy rains during the 18th caused major flash flooding. In Tazewell County numerous roads were flooded and washed out, 42 homes suffered major damage with 50 people evacuated. Several cars were washed away. During the early morning, flood waters leveled off and slowly began receding in the afternoon.In Smyth County, numerous roads were flooded and washed out, 50 people were evacuated from their residences, and there was minor damage to several residences and vehicles. During the early mornin
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5285784). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wythe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.