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.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rappahannock County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.