Sep 27, 2018
A slow-moving frontal boundary crossed the mountains and produced 1 to 2.5 inches of rain with the heaviest falling in the 24-hours ending at 12z (700 AM local) on the 28th. 24-hour rain totals were highest across the upper James and Greenbrier river basins. The James River rose above flood stage in the upper reaches and pockets of flooding were reported on smaller streams in these basins.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 787294). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Covington (c) County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.