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Flash Flood — Shenandoah, VA

Jun 15, 1998

The juxtaposition of a northward moving warm front, strong surface low pressure over the midwest, and a fast upper-level jet combined to produce another outbreak of severe weather - this coming two days after a notable episode over much of northern Virginia on the 13th. Once again, damage was highlighted by downed trees, large hail, and several cases of flash flooding. Much of the notable tree damage occurred over and east of the piedmont; flash flooding was seen over and west of the piedmont.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5658592). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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

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