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 926471). 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.