A nearly stationary front across the Tennessee valley region continued to aid in the development of very heavy rainfall that contributed to flash flooding that developed into a longer term areal flood event across southwest Virginia.

Flood in LEE, VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 14:45:00 to 26-SEP-09 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Areal flooding occurred along and near highway 58 in Jonesville, Virginia.  Several inches of water was over the road, with a few areas along highway 58 briefly impassable due to the flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 14:15:00 to 26-SEP-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRACTIONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Areal flooding occurred along highway 11 in Abingdon, Virginia.  Several inches of water was over the road, with a few areas along highway 11 being briefly impassable due to the flooding.

Flash Flood in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 10:40:00 to 26-SEP-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOSEPHINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred and eventually became an areal flood event, as several streams flooded out of their banks across much of Wise County. All roads near the streams county-wide had several inches of water over the road, either flowing across the road or water was standing.

Flash Flood in NORTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 10:40:00 to 26-SEP-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding developed into an areal flood event in the Norton, Virginia area. Numerous streets became impassable due to flooding, with water standing at around a foot in height in a few areas in Norton, Virginia.

Flood in RUSSELL, VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 14:00:00 to 26-SEP-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Areal flooding occurred along 71 just west of Lebanon, Virginia. Several inches to around a foot of water was over the road, with a few areas briefly impassable due to the flooding.

Flood in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 14:00:00 to 26-SEP-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Areal flooding occurred along and near highways 58 and 71 in the Gate City, Virginia area. Several inches of water was over the road, with a few areas briefly impassable due to the flooding.

Flood in BRISTOL (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 14:00:00 to 26-SEP-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Areal flooding occurred along highways 11 and 19 in Bristol, Virginia. Several inches of water were over the roads, with a few areas briefly impassable due to the flooding.

Flood in NORTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 15:00:00 to 26-SEP-09 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Areal flooding occurred along highway 283 in Norton, Virginia. Several inches of water was over the road, with a few areas along the road, briefly impassable due to the flooding.