Aug 3, 2016
An area of showers and thunderstorms remained basically stationary or regenerated across eastern Surry County for the entire afternoon and evening due to tropical moisture from the Atlantic combined with upslope effects. Both Dual-Pol and legacy radar estimated over 10 inches of rain fell near Ararat and the automated rain gauge on the Ararat River measured an amazing 12.51 inches in 24 hours ending at 12z (7 AM EST) on August 4th. The bulk of the rain fell in about 9 hours between 19z/3rd and 0
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 655789). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Surry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.