Apr 23, 2017
Multiple waves of low pressure brought a prolonged period of rainy weather from the 20th through the 22nd. Generally one to three inches of rain fell during this time. This caused a slow rise on creeks and streams across Southwestern Virginia. On the 23rd, two to three inches of rain fell, pushing some creeks and streams out of their banks. Periods of rainfall continued overnight before drier weather arrived and flooding subsided around daybreak on the 24th. In addition to the flooding, the so
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 681933). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Buchanan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.