A major storm affected the eastern U.S. during the period of November 30 - December 1 as a powerful upper low and surface system moved into the Great Lakes proving an extended period of deep southerly flow across the region.  Precipitable water values were extremely high for very early December, running from 1.3 to 1.6 inches or nearly 200 percent of normal. Precipitation developed late on the 29th and produced moderate rains (0.25 to 0.50���) across the western portion of the NWS Blacksburg forecast area
ending at 7 AM on the 30th. Heavier and more widespread precipitation developed on the evening of the 30th into the early morning hours of December 1st.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding prompted Pine Creek to leave its banks and flood Keno Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Trapper Drive and Cranberry Road as a neighboring creek flooded. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:15:00 to 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tower Road was closed at Bedsaul Road due to high water. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 01:45:00 to 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHY BOTTOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Little River flooded and prompted the closure of Cold Springs Lane. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 03:15:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON FORGE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding along Wilson Creek prompted the closure of Douthat Road near Buckhorn Store. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash flooding occurred along Buffalo Creek. the maximum observed stream stage was 7.2 feet. Flood stage is 6.0 feet. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Insurance Company

Street flooding and small stream flooding was reported in and around Richlands. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported in Dublin with significant ponding of weather on area roadways surrounding Dublin. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in LEXINGTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash flooding occurred along Kerrs Creek near Lexington. The stream crested at 9.53 feet. Flood stage is 8.0 feet. The stream experienced a rise of six feet in less than three hours. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:15:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash flooding occurred along the Piney River. A four foot rise was observed in less than six hours with the river cresting at 6.32 feet. Flood stage is 6.00 feet. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Thaxton Mountain Road between Union Church Road and Rocky Ford Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELSPRING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several small streams flooded near Parrott. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were closed due to flash flooding in the bottom area of the city along Chestnut Creek. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:30:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRINGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding along Back Creek prompted closure of Lithia Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:45:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred along Tinker Creek and prompted the closure of Tinker Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Foster Road between Quarles Road and Nester Road where it crosses Goose Creek. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 01:21:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding occurred on the Virginia Tech campus near Duck Pond Road and Mid Field near Plantation Road. The area had ponding of water over it water flowing across the road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash flooding along Back Creek resulted in a crest of 7.29 feet.  Flood stage is six feet. The stream four feet in less than six hours. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 03:10:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON FORGE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding yielded high water at the intersection of Forth Street and Route 220.  The intersection was closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:30:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Belle Avenue and King Street were closed due to flooding from a small stream. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 04:05:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Doe Run flooded and closed the intersection of Doe Run Road and Ashpone Tavern. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOWERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A driveway bridge was washed out near Alum Ridge. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:50:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIZARRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding as a creek left its banks. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 02:45:00 to 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINCASTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred along the North Fork of Catawba Creek and prompted the closure of a one lane bridge on Breckinridge Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.