Complete flash flood information for Amherst County, Virginia - from real-time warnings to historical data and comprehensive statistics dating back to 1996.
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Complete flash flood information for Amherst County, Virginia - from real-time warnings to historical data and comprehensive statistics dating back to 1996.
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Comprehensive database of flood events in Amherst, Virginia recorded since 1996 through the end of 2024(45 total records)
Total Floods
45
Total Deaths
1
Total Injuries
0
Property Damage
$0.7M
Flash Floods
26
Flood Events
19
Detailed charts and visualizations revealing flood patterns by type, seasonality, and impact. These analytics show historical trends and unique characteristics of flood activity in this region.
Shows flood frequency across different months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns. This information helps identify peak flood seasons and periods of heightened risk.
Summary: In AMHERST, Virginia, September is the most active month with 12 flood events (27% of all recorded events). The primary flood season occurs during September, January, May, accounting for 58% of all floods in this region.
Tracks flood occurrences and impacts over time, revealing long-term patterns and significant events. Toggle the metrics below to customize your view.
Visualizes the financial impact of floods across years using a square root scale. This approach ensures both major damage events and smaller impacts are visible on the same chart.
Shows the breakdown between Flash Floods and regular Flood events. Flash floods are typically more dangerous due to their rapid onset.
Summary: In AMHERST, Virginia, Flash Floods are more common, representing 58% of all flood events. Flash floods typically pose greater immediate danger due to their rapid development and higher water velocities.
Comprehensive chronological list of all flood events with detailed information on each occurrence. View specifics about type, damage, casualties, and timing for individual flood events.