Jun 25, 2006
Widespread heavy rains of two to four inches produced mudslides on Highway 163, two miles south of West Jefferson, and Highway 16, four miles southeast of Jefferson. Highway 16 South had one lane blocked by two downed trees. In Glendale Springs, an embankment washed out causing downed powerlines .
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5516282). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ashe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.