On the 25th of September, a powerful area of low pressure was located over the southeastern U.S.  Several weak centers of low pressure formed over the Gulf Coast area from the 26th to 28th and pushed northeast along a stationary boundary bringing very high moisture from the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean. This deep moisture was pulled northward into the piedmont of the Carolinas and Virginia. A strong southeast flow developed in the low levels of the atmosphere and initiated a significant upslope component formed as well, with the highest amounts of rain falling along and east of the Blue Ridge. Storm total rainfall was greatest along the crest of the Blue Ridge and east into the foothills. This region received three to five inches. A second around of rain began in earnest during the evening hours of the 29th as remains from Tropical Storm Nicole moved across North Carolina and eastern Virginia. Rainfall rates increased during the overnight hours with the heaviest amounts falling from the Blue Ridge eastward. There was a much sharper western cutoff to this precipitation pattern, with very little falling west of the Blue Ridge and heavy rains to the east. The heaviest rains were concentrated from Rockingham County, NC through Henry County, VA and into southern Franklin County, VA.  Rainfall rates of 1.0 to 1.5 inches per hour occurred in the same region that received the heaviest amounts rain on the 26th through the 28th. This prompted flash flooding within this region. Precipitation continued through much of the 30th as the remains of Nicole shifted northward. Three day rainfall totals exceeded ten inches over parts of Henry County with widespread three to five inch totals noted east of the crest of the Blue Ridge.

Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:12:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEDLAR MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred along Mill Creek, and flooded and closed Buffalo Springs Turnpike. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:47:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENHOOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Small Creek where it enters Smith Mountain Lake prompted flooding and closure of Kay Fork Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along Big Chestnut Creek. As a result, Rufus Road was flooded and closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:37:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHALK LEVEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred along Stinker Creek, and Midway Road was flooded. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:41:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Snow Creek prompted flooding and closure of Belcher Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRILLIMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred at the headwaters of Town Creek.  This prompted flooding and closure of Pembrook Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAIDSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Stony Creek prompted the flooding and closure of Ruritan Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Nicholas Creek prompted the flooding and closure of Pernello Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYDNORSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along a tributary of Big Chestnut Creek prompted flooding and closure of Toms Knob Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:30:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON FORGE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The East Fork of Dry Creek was out of its banks and up to three feet deep at one point of the flooding. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:49:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Small stream flooding occurred along Bearskin Creek, and Irish Road was flooded. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:49:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred on Turkeycock Creek and prompted the flooding and closure of Avendale Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:49:00 to 30-SEP-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred on Back Creek and prompted the flooding and closer of Lithia Road between Church Hill Road and Rice Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:25:00 to 30-SEP-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding occurred along Tinker Creek and water almost inundated 13th Street NE. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:52:00 to 30-SEP-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST NEW LONDON AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Bethel Church Road was closed due to flash flooding. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:56:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Small creek flooding prompted flooding and closure of Shafer Lane. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:49:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Small stream flooding occurred along White Oak Creek, and Hopewell Road was flooded. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:49:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Small stream flooding occurred along Pie Creek, and Colony Road flooded. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:30:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET BRIAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Small stream flooding occurred along Higginbottom Creek, and Higginbottom Road was flooded and closed because of the water. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:37:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred along Long Branch, and caused Player Road to be flooded and closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 04:15:00 to 30-SEP-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FONTAINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A creek was flowing over the intersection of Smith Lake Road and Rivermont Heights Road near where it flows into Smith River. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:41:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRUEVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Snow Creek washed out Danbury Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:59:00 to 30-SEP-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONETA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along Stony Fork and waters washed out a portion of Route 608. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along the South Fork of Little Chestnut Creek prompted flooding and closure of Briar Mountain Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:22:00 to 30-SEP-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along a tributary of the North Fork of Goose Creek and prompted flooding of Crouch Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 04:20:00 to 30-SEP-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

There were several reports of flooding in the Bassett area with on unnamed creek flowing over a road.  Several other reports of countywide flooding were received. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:37:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEL RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Small stream flooding occurred along Beechtree Creek, and Dews Road was flooded and closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:27:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along a small creek prompted the flooding and closing of Hardy Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:28:00 to 30-SEP-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along the North Fork of Goose Creek prompted the flooding and closure of Beale Trail. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 05:30:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding occurred along Doe Run Creek and caused flooding along Doe Run Road at Ashphone Tavern Road. A pickup truck became stalled in the flood waters at a low-water crossing bridge. The male driver was rescued. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:47:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred along the Banister River, and caused Dairy View Road to be flooded and closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:13:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RETREAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Coles Creek prompted flooding and closure of Coles Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:05:00 to 30-SEP-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along Daniels Creek and prompted the flooding and closure of Kirkwood Street. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:47:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SONANS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred along Mill Creek, and flooded and closed South Meadows Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:46:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along Gills Creek. Red Valley Road was flooding because of this, and the road was closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:13:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RETREAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Madcap Creek prompted flooding and closure of Madcap Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain prompted urban flooding as a stream left its banks and flooded the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Summit Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along Snow Creek. Sutton Hollow Road was flooded and closed as a result. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 09:10:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred along Maple Run, and Flatwoods Road was flooded and closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 08:35:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding along Circle Creek prompted flooding and closure of Circle Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 07:37:00 to 30-SEP-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Small stream flooding occurred along Sycamore Creek, and Country Club Road was flooded. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-10 06:54:00 to 30-SEP-10 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along Big Chestnut Creek.  As a result, Robin Ridge Road was flooded and closed. Damage values are estimated.