Abundant rain advanced north into the region in advance of an area of low pressure to the west while a frontal boundary remained draped over the region. An average of 2 to 5 inches of rain fell from this system onto an already saturated ground from recent snow melt and rainfall. The heavy rain contributed to widespread flash flooding, mudslides, areal flooding, and river flooding.

Flash Flood in LEXINGTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:55:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a stream to leave its banks and cause flash flooding over Route 251. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in LEXINGTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:55:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a stream to leave its banks and cause flash flooding along Furrs Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:58:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted streams to leave their banks and cause flash flooding at the intersection of South River Road and Riverside Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 24-JAN-10 23:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding along Shenandoah Street between 9th and 12th Streets. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 24-JAN-10 23:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding at the intersection of 13th Street and Eastgate Avenue. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains caused flash flooding as a stream left its banks and flooded a one-half mile stretch of Mountain Valley Road.  The road was closed because of the flash flooding. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a stream to leave its banks can cause flash flooding. Lithia Road was closed due the the flash flooding. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 03:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding along Jordan Creek in the Filedale area. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:08:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding as a stream left its banks and flowed across Route 687. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 00:50:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAGHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain in steep terrain help to generate a mudslide that fell onto Dunlap Creek Road west of Covington. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-JAN-10 23:26:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

After approximately four inches of rain fell over Patrick County, flash flooding occurred. Pole Bridge Creek and most other small streams and creek in the eastern part of the county were out of their banks. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:55:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRITZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Approximately four inches of rainfall caused a stream to leave its banks and cause flash flooding over Hollingsworth Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:10:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCHANAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding along 19th Street.  The water depth was 6 to 12 inches. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a creek to overflow its banks and cause flash flooding over Webster Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Approximately four inches of rain generated flash flooding. A portion of Commerce Street just east of Stuart was washed out. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:50:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Approximately four inches of rain fell over the county. The resulted in flash flooding with water flowing over New Hope Church Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRITZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Approximately four inches of rainfall help to generate flash flooding. The result was water flowing over Anthony Drive. Damage values are estimates.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain in steep terrain help to cause a mudslide that covered the intersection of Route 221 and Brookhill Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONETA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding on a stream and a bridge on Lipscomb Road was flooded. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 03:57:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGRICOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused a stream to leave its bank and a flash flood flowed over Buffalo Springs Turnpike.  The road was then closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over four inches of rain fell over portions of the Patrick County. Dobbins Road had water flowing over it because of flash flooding. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCHANAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a stream to leave its banks and cause flash flooding. Pico Road was closed due to the flash flooding. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRON GATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a road to collapse due to a flash flood. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding caused Route 678 to be impassable. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 04:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a flash flood to occur across Highway 460. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 05:33:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding and the resultant flood washed out a portion of Highway 667. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 05:33:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINGINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding along Route 605. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FANCY GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain in steep terrain helped to generate a mudslide. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 24-JAN-10 23:23:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFF CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain and steep terrain contributed to a mudslide that caused partial lane closures at the intersection of Highways 460 and 100. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 03:57:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEDLAR MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding on Horsley Creek and the flowing water went across Wagon Trail Road. The road was closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAPLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains caused a culvert to collapse on Mansion Way. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding caused a portion of Turkey Mountain Road to wash out. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 03:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flash flooding across the county. A total of 15 roads were closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSTBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flood waters caused Rocky Road and Wisecarver Road to be impassable. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding caused Stage Road to be impassable.  Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 00:10:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding that caused most roads in and around the town of Bassett to be closed. The Blackwater Trailer Park had to be evacuated after Blackwater Creek left its banks. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 00:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall prompted flash flooding across much of Franklin County. A total of 20 roads were closed. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 04:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains helped generate a mudslide east of Concord. Damage values are estimated.