A complex low pressure system situated over the Ohio Valley combined with another low forming off the southeast coast to bring abundant moisture into the area. A band of thunderstorms developed during the evening of March 12th and tracked northeast into Southwest VA. A southeast flow helped enhance the rainfall over the region and
an existing snow pack in far western Giles County also helped contribute to the water runoff.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 02:20:00 to 13-MAR-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several spots along State Route 102 had mud flowing across the roadway.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 00:57:00 to 13-MAR-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water, 150 yards wide, was reported flowing quickly at a depth of 8 inches across Loop Road. This was just off State Route 102 near Falls Mills, VA. Other streams and creeks in the area were also bank full or out of their banks.

Flash Flood in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 02:10:00 to 13-MAR-10 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATTERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported along Periwinkle Branch. Water was reported to be rapidly rising across a driveway and within 3 feet of a trailer.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 02:20:00 to 13-MAR-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Bluestone River rose out of its banks in spots in the Hales Bottom area, north of Bluefield, VA.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 02:20:00 to 13-MAR-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Beaver Pond Creek in downtown Bluefield was reported out of its banks.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 13-MAR-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused Peak Creek to rise out of its banks in Pulaski and in northwest Pulaski county. This resulted in portions of the downtown Pulaski being flooding, including the Pulaski County 911 communications building.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 13-MAR-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains caused Little creek to rise out of its banks.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 05:45:00 to 13-MAR-10 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding from Peak Creek caused several water rescues to take place across Pulaski County.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 08:59:00 to 13-MAR-10 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding caused State Route 102 to be be closed at Big Branch Road.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 08:59:00 to 13-MAR-10 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains caused the Bluestone River to rise out of its banks at numerous locations.

Flash Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 11:49:00 to 13-MAR-10 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rains caused numerous streams to come out of their banks, resulting in significant flash flooding in Giles County. Some streams that flooded included Little Walker Creek, Big Walker Creek, Sugar Run, and Wabash Creek.
Numerous roads were closed across Giles County, and at least 20 roads were damaged due to flood waters Emergency Management reported 93 homes in the county were affected by flood waters. Two homes were destroyed and 31 received major damage. Flooding along Wolf Creek caused damage to several homes and properties in the town of Narrows. Several houses were also flooded by Walker Creek.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-10 09:40:00 to 13-MAR-10 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSE MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains caused Little Creek to rise out of its banks.