Aug 2, 1996
Slow-moving torrential-rain producing thunderstorms caused several instances of flash flooding over the northern Shenandoah Valley. In northern Frederick Co, several main thoroughfares, including federal highway 50, were flooded and/or temporarily closed northwest of Winchester.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5567888). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Frederick County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.