Feb 5, 1998
A powerful nor'easter, carrying copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, dumped between 2 and 4 inches of rain, with up to 5 1/2 inches at some higher elevations in the Blue Ridge, onto already saturated soil from previous events. Widespread minor to moderate flooding was the result. The flooding began later west of the Blue Ridge, since the precipitation began initially as snow. Hundreds of roads were closed mainly due to overflowing small streams and creeks, as well as hi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5635617). 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.