Jan 2, 2022
Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico pooled ahead of a slow moving cold front during January 1st into the early morning hours of January 2nd. Precipitable water values across the upper Clinch River Basin were observed to be in excess of 1.3 inches, which is several standard deviations above the normal value for early January in western Virginia. This deep moisture resulted in rainfall amounts ranging between 1.87 and 2.10 inches fell across the upper Clinch River basin along Highway 460, with
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 998350). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tazewell County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.