Thunderstorms, some severe, brought torrential rains to portions of Southwest Virginia, during the evening of May 8th, into the morning of May 9th. Up to 5 inches of rain fell in a few locations, leading to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:15:00 to 09-MAY-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Daniels Creeks flooded portions of South Daniels Creek Road.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 22:15:00 to 09-MAY-08 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Beechtree Creek flooded a portion of Dews Road, which is located about 3 miles east southeast of the town of Hurt.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 01:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 05:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORLDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Over 5 inches of rain in a few hours, caused Sailor Creek to flood. This inundated portions of Sailors Creek Road, which is about 3 miles northwest of Callands.

Flash Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 23:30:00 to 09-MAY-08 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water with debris was rapidly flowing across Pigeon Run Road, due to Mollys Creek flooding its banks. This is about 3 miles east of the town of Gladys.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 02:15:00 to 09-MAY-08 02:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOXWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mudslide closed one land of U.S. Highway 58, about 3 miles east southeast of Axton.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 02:30:00 to 09-MAY-08 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains brought Fall Creek out of its banks, flooding a portion of Irisburg Road, about 2 miles northwest of Aiken Summit.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 03:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHALK LEVEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A small stream that feeds into Dry Branch, flooded, closing a portion of North Meadows Road. This occurred about 1 mile southeast of Chalk Level.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 03:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT AIRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A portion of Stinking River flooded, resulting in high water flowing cross Johnson Mill Road. This is about 4 miles east of Chalk Level.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:34:00 to 09-MAY-08 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Koger Creek flooded the intersection of Morningside and Cassell Drive, 1 mile southwest of Sanville.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:53:00 to 08-MAY-08 21:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTNUT KNOB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mudslide occurred along the cloverleaf ramp of U.S. Route 220 and U.S. Route 58.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:54:00 to 09-MAY-08 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Little Reed Creek flooded portions of Colonial Hill Drive and Jessteen Lane.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 02:40:00 to 09-MAY-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Leatherwood Creek flooded a portion of Old Liberty Drive.

Flash Flood in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 11:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fall Creek flooded Water Street and Halifax Street in Danville. Evacuations were needed from two homes and a church.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHALK LEVEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Stinking River flooded Route 671, between Routes 792 and 665. This is about 3 miles east of Gretna.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT AIRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blacks Creek flooded Route 677/White Fall Road, about 2 miles southeast of Mt. Airy.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOTLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Little Sycamore Creek flooded Route 637/Jacobs Road. This is 2 miles east southeast of Motley.

Flash Flood in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:56:00 to 09-MAY-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONES CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A portion of Liberty Street was closed due to Jones Creek flooding.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 22:17:00 to 09-MAY-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rugg Creek flooded portions of Smith Lake Road.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The headwaters of Little Straightstone Creek flooded Router 631/Dews Road, one and a half miles north of Glenland.

Flash Flood in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 02:40:00 to 09-MAY-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mulberry Creek flooded a portion of Spruce Street, and washed out a portion of Sam Lions Trail.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flyblow Creek flooded a portion of Route 618/Farmers Road, one mile west of Renan.