Aug 31, 2020
Deep tropical moisture, ushered into our area by a southwesterly low level jet, overran easterly wind flow associated with high pressure wedging near the surface. Precipitable water values per the RNK/GSO 31/12Z soundings were 1.64���/2.04��� respectively. Despite abundant moisture, instability remained strictly limited, preventing high rainfall rates from occurring. As such, widespread 1 to 3 inch rainfall amounts were observed, but most of which fell over a 4 to 8 hour period of
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 915970). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Patrick County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.