Sep 29, 1999
An area of intense showers moved across Northern Virginia from 7:00 PM on the 29th through 1:00 AM EDT on the 30th, producing winds in excess of 55 MPH and very heavy downpours. Flash flooding was reported in several counties, and high winds knocked numerous trees and power lines down. Rainfall totals from Nelson County included 5.52 inches at Lovingston, 4.87 inches at Devils Knob, 3.68 inches at Tye River, 3.22 inches at Afton Mountain, and 2.01 inches at Montebello. A mudslide closed Route
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5718056). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Nelson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.