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 783296). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Carroll County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.