The influence of multiple weather features coinciding lead to an average of three to five inches of rain falling over the area. Low pressure moved from Georgia northeast along a cold front across the region while an upper disturbance approached from the Great Lakes region. The combination of these features helped to stall the cold front and its associated precipitation over southwest Virginia for an extended period of time.

Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 12:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain in the Hillsville are prompted the Big Reed Creek to leave its banks.

Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 13:00:00 to 06-MAR-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted minor flooding along several roads in Henry County.  Specifically, Blackberry Road had one to two inches of water flowing over it.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 13:20:00 to 06-MAR-11 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains prompted flooding of Cliff View Road, rendering it impassable.

Flood in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:34:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains prompted flooding of roads in the City of Galax, including Shaw Street.

Flood in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:34:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flooding on roads in the City of Galax, including Givens Road.

Flood in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 16:00:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBBS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Craigs Creek. The flood waters prompted the closure of Route 621.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 13:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Little Ellie Creek two miles west of the Burnt Chimney Post Office. The water rose to six inches over bankfull.

Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:18:00 to 06-MAR-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CIFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains prompted flooding along State Route 676, Crosscreek Road, rendering it impassable.

Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:27:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRINGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along State Route 640, rendering it impassable.

Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:27:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Route 640, rendering it impassable.

Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:49:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWS OF DAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain prompted the flooding of Concord Road.  A total of six inches of rain fell.

Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 15:48:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRENN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Pauls Creek Road. The water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 15:48:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMBSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced flooding along William Drive. The water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 15:48:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRENN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced flooding along Penbrook Lane. The water rendered the lane impassable.

Flood in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:33:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE ASH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged heavy rain resulted in flooding along Reed Creek Road.  One area of the road also experienced a mudslide.

Flood in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:33:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAX MEADOWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Millers Creek Road.

Flood in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:34:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted flooding of roads in the Galax area including Chestnut Drive.

Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:34:00 to 06-MAR-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains prompted flooding on roads near Galax, including Creek View Drive.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 07:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding produced one foot of standing water on Clover Hollow Road.

Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 11:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flooding along Beagle Club Road at the Hardy Trailer Park. The water was one foot deep. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 16:07:00 to 06-MAR-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENDICOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced flooding over Johnnys Ridge Road, rendering it impassable.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 16:07:00 to 06-MAR-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RETREAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Coles Creek, rendering Coles Creek Road impassable.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 16:07:00 to 06-MAR-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RETREAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced flooded a creek along Madcap Road, rendering the road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROCKETT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along a creek that rendered Lavender Road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLEGHANY SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains prompted the Roanoke River to leave its banks and spread flood waters across Persimmon Road. The water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGSHOP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along a creek that flooded McCoy Road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ELLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek along Taylor Hollow Road to flood across the road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICES FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to flood Brooksfield Road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:13:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELHART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Peaks Mountain Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 07:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding produced one to one and one half feet of standing water on Clover Hollow Road.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and cause Route 641W to be impassable.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a stream to leave its banks and flood Little Creek Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Kent Farm Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Graham Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLISONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Clarks Ferry Road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACK CREEK VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Eanes Ferry Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLISONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains prompted Rock Creek to leave its banks and flood Rock Creek Road. The flood waters rendered Rock Creek Road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:21:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Old Pike Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CIFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Lankford Mill Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:49:00 to 07-MAR-11 06:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains prompted Walker Creek to flood along with one of its creek tributaries that flows under Doc Carr Road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:49:00 to 07-MAR-11 06:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOXLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted Wolf Creek to flood and render Morehead Road impassable.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:49:00 to 06-MAR-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Woods Road at the intersection with Pulaski Giles Turnpike.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:49:00 to 07-MAR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted Doe Creek to leave its banks and flood Brickyard Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:49:00 to 07-MAR-11 06:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted Walker Creek to leave its banks and flood Old Furnace Road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:49:00 to 07-MAR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDBOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted Big Stony Creek to leave its banks and flood Snidertown Road. The flood water rendered the road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: VICKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted a creek to flood Crab Creek Road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 08:15:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT TABOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain produced flooding along Craig Creek.  The creek left its banks at 1373 Craig Creek Road and flooded a barn. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 17:49:00 to 07-MAR-11 06:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted Walker Creek to flood Rye Hollow Road. The flood waters rendered the road impassable.

Flood in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 20:20:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SINKING CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain prompted a creek to leave its banks and flood Hall Road. The road had to be closed by officials because of the flood.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 13:20:00 to 06-MAR-11 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HOLSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Beaver Creek Road, rendering it impassable.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAR-11 14:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANODES MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain prompted flooding along Toms Creek near the intersection of Meadowbrook Drive and Shadow Lake Road. The water level came within two feet of the road.