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Flash Flood — Galax (c), VA

Sep 8, 2018

Convective coverage was more widespread on the afternoon of the 8th and into the early morning of the 9th in association with a slow-moving frontal boundary and very high moisture. The most notable storms occurred over Galax City and nearby parts of western Carroll County during the late evening hours. Radar estimated 4 to 6 inches fell in several hours across parts of Galax with more than 6 inches in the Pipers Gap area of western Carroll County. The top five gage reports ending 12z on the 9th

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 778020). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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