Aug 1, 2019
A slow moving upper level trough moving through the area, combined with weak steering flow aloft, and ample heat and humidity allowed for numerous slow-moving severe thunderstorms to develop across Virginia, bringing large and damaging hail and severe wind gusts. A barn was destroyed by severe wind, lightning caused an apartment fire and hail up to two inches in diameter fell in Roanoke City resulted in thousands of dollars in damage across Virginia. In addition, very heavy rainfall occurred esp
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 851666). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lynchburg (c) County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.