Apr 23, 2017
Several waves of low pressure moved across the area as an upper level low closed off over the southeastern U.S. Signiifcant rainfall began early on April 22nd over far southwest Virginia and the rainfall persisted on and off over the next four days with mainly moderate rates (0.10��� to 0.25��� per hour) as the upper low drifted very slowly eastward from the lower Mississippi Valley toward the southeastern states. 24-hour totals ending 12z (0700 EST) on the 23rd ranged from less than
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 686474). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Smyth County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.