Nov 19, 2003
Heavy rains on the 18th and 19th caused moderate flooding along the Clinch River. The river at Richlands crested over four and a half feet above flood stage at 7 pm on the 19th. 26 houses were destroyed, 14 had major damage, and 5 minor damage. 5 businesses had major damage, and one business was underwater. At least 17 cars were flooded. Flood waters were high enough to block off Second St (had not happened since 1977.) The headwaters of the Clinch River also caused significant flooding in th
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5329228). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tazewell County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.