Jun 25, 2006
A slow-moving frontal boundary and interaction with abundant tropical moisture produced widespread heavy rains. Rainfall amounts of 4 inches to as much as a 12 inches caused flooding along several creeks and streams. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding with high water. Some of the roads closed included Routes 663, 672, 709, 610, 672, 714, 668, 639, 617, 679, 637, 860 and 683.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5516398). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Botetourt County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.