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Tropical Storm — Floyd, VA

Oct 29, 2020

Winds associated with Tropical Storm Zeta caused damage and power outages in southwestern Virginia, concentrated close to border with North Carolina. Wind gusts reached 30-40 knots during the peak of the storm. Numerous trees were blown down by Tropical Storm Zeta, with many falling on homes, power lines, and blocking roadways. A thunderstorm closely following Zeta contributed to some of the wind damage.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 926450). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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