A strong front moved into the far western sections of the area producing heavy rainfall of 1.5 to over 2 inches in parts of the Tennessee River basin. 24-hour rain gage totals ending at 7AM on March 1st were highest across the Mountain Empire and included 2.24��� at Fairwood IFLOWS (FWDV2), 2.08��� at Springville IFLOWS (SPIV2), 1.96��� at both Jones Knob IFLOWS (JNKV2) and Grayson Highlands IFLOWS (GYHV2), and 1.90��� at Troutdale COOP (TROV2). There were sharp rises on several rivers and streams. The Clinch River at Richlands (RLRV2) in western Tazewell County hit 9.60 feet, just below the minor flood stage of 10 feet. This was the highest level on this gage since May 25, 2004 (10.37���). Both the North and South Forks of the Holston River in Smyth County rose to near action stage.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 17:17:00 to 28-FEB-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MULLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding reported at several locations with water onto roadways due to the heavy rains and poor drainage.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 22:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Page Street in Richlands was closed due to water backed up from the Clinch River. Water was 2 to 3 feet deep but not flowing.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 22:45:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVENMILE FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cleghorn Valley Road was closed due to flooding from Walker Creek.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 22:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HOLSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Beaver Creek Road southeast of Saltville closed due to high water.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 22:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Cliff View Road southeast of Broadford closed due to flooding.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 20:15:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads closed in Bandy along Indian Creek.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 20:15:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Route 16 was flooded along Johnson's Branch in the Adria area.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 18:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CALL PLACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mill Creek flooded along Route 760.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 28-FEB-11 16:15:00 to 28-FEB-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water overflowed drainage channels and covered several roadways in Richlands, including Route 609, Burnette St. and River St.