Jul 24, 1997
A stationary front across south central Virginia lifted abundant tropical moisture into an area of moderate to heavy rain. In a small portion of the central Shenandoah Valley, rain totals exceeded 6 inches, causing flash flooding of area streams and creeks. Orange Co received the most rain; at least 10 roads were closed for several hours due to high water levels. Other flooding likely occurred in Madison and Nelson Cos.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5611093). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Madison County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.