Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee moved northeast through the Tennessee Valley. Strong shear on the east side of the system was responsible for generating numerous rotating thunderstorms. Some of these produced severe weather in the form of damaging winds.  The rotation was strong enough in one of the storms to produce a tornado in Carroll County. Very heavy rain was also associated with the system. Flooding and flash flooding occurred over parts of the region. The heaviest rainfall was concentrated along the crest of the blue ridge where four to almost eight inches of rain fell. Some bursts of heavy rain had rainfall rates between one and two inches per hour.

Tornado in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 05-SEP-11 21:03:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph touched down very briefly at a gas station on U.S. 52, Fancy Gap Highway. The tornadic winds blew the roof off the station and into the awning covering the gas pumps. Some of the debris fell on a vehicle parked in the parking lot of the station. No other damage was noted. A piece of wood from the roof was carried 100 yards northwest along the highway. Two people were injured inside the gas station. Minor straight line wind damage occurred to nearby large limbs and small trees. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 05-SEP-11 21:04:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds blew trees down on Parkview Drive near Cana. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 05-SEP-11 21:28:00 to 05-SEP-11 22:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FANCY GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain from thunderstorms prompted Chases Creek overflow and cross Chases Creek Road.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 05-SEP-11 21:28:00 to 05-SEP-11 22:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FANCY GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain from thunderstorms prompted streams to overflow their banks and cross Route 52 between Hillsville and Cana.

Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 06-SEP-11 08:37:00 to 06-SEP-11 11:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAJOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A prolonged period of heavy rain, totaling around five inches, prompted Bellamy Creek to flood Red Hill Road.

Lightning in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 06-SEP-11 16:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a power pole near the Valero gas station on Philpott Road. The resultant strike caused a power line to sag across the road and required traffic control by law enforcement officials. Damage values are estimated.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain loosened the soil on a hillside above the Waffle House restaurant on Franklin Road SW. A one foot diameter tree was part of a small debris flow that fell brought the tree down on the restaurant and cars parked in the parking lot. The building sustained no damage; however, its limbs fell on the hoods on two cars and smashed the window of a pickup truck. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 06-SEP-11 08:37:00 to 06-SEP-11 11:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: State Official

A prolonged period of heavy rain, totaling around five to six inches, caused the Big Otter River to flood Lankford Mill Road. The flooding affected mainly pastureland adjacent to the river and flowed over a few roads. These roads included Mill Road, Peaks Road, and Lankford Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 06-SEP-11 09:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rains generated ponding of water at the intersection of Routes 508 and 58 in Riverdale. Local police closed the intersection for a period of time.

Flood in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-SEP-11 14:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A prolonged period of heavy rain, totaling five to six inches, prompted the flooding of Givens Road.

Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 06-SEP-11 08:37:00 to 06-SEP-11 11:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: State Official

Prolonged heavy rain, totaling three to four inches, flooded Bells Mill Road. Fallen trees, branches and mud completed blocked a small bridge on Bells Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 05-SEP-11 18:05:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELORS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on a power line. The tree also fell onto a house on Harris Hollow Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 05-SEP-11 18:25:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Woods Gap Road. Damage values are estimated.