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Flash Flood — Rappahannock, VA

Jan 27, 1996

Isolated flash flooding was reported in western Virginia early on the 27th. The most serious flooding occurred in southern Augusta Co, where high water was reported in low-lying areas, and 15 secondary roads were closed. In Rappahannock Co, the Thornton River was out of it's banks and covered a low-water bridge, forcing one road closure.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5539169). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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