Jun 25, 2006
A slow-moving frontal boundary and the interaction with abundant tropical moisture resulted in a flash flood. The flash flood began with the collapse of an underground culvert at 817 Spruce Street in Martinsville. Two homes reported flooded basements along Clearview Drive in the City of Martinsville. Radar estimated amounts of 3 to 4 inches over Henry county.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5516272). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Martinsville (c) County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.