A strong area of low pressure passed north of the region with it associated cold front sweeping across the area. Showers and storms along this front produced very heavy rain that prompted flooding over portions of Virginia the evening of the 7th through the early morning hours of the 8th. Rainfall amounts over a two day period were on the order of two to four inches along and just east of the crest of the Blue Ridge. Strong storms formed along it once it crossed roughly a Lynchburg VA to Danville VA line. Some of these strong storms increased to severe levels and produced damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:51:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLWYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Route 20. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:51:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPPARDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust blew two vehicles, one of which was a truck, traveling on Route 15 into opposing lanes of traffic. Nearby, small limbs were blown down. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:23:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATHALIE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew numerous trees down across the northern part of Halifax County. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 16:50:00 to 08-DEC-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to three inches of rain over a two day period caused many creeks and streams to flood in portions of Franklin County. Story Creek flooded over Ruritan Road; a tributary of Big Chestnut Creek flooded the intersection of Robin Ridge Drive and Briar Ridge Road. Several other creeks flooded roads considered to be flood-prone. These included Powder Mill Creek along a portion of School Board Road; Big Chestnut Creek a portion of Rufus Road; and Little Doe Run a portion of Doe Run Road. At the Doe Run Road location, a driver had to be rescued after driving into the water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:07:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARUNA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew two parts of two barn roofs off and carried them a few hundred yards away. Many trees were uprooted or snapped off at a height of 20 to 30 feet. All debris was blown toward the northeast along Highway 501 in the Naruna area. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:28:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUGH CREEK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds caused heavy damage to a large metal barn on Red House Road. The roof of the neighboring house as partially torn off, and two trees were blown down on the property. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:40:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRGILINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:42:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUBLIC FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Route 360. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:50:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Bishop Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.

Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 16:18:00 to 08-DEC-11 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT FORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to three inches of rain falling over a two day period caused flooding and a landslide in Henry county. The landslide occurred on Fairy Stone Park Highway southeast of Bassett.  Several roads around Bassett also flooded, including Sunny Brook Circle, Route 57 and Ridgewood Lane, and Stones Dairy Road.

Flood in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 16:30:00 to 08-DEC-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to four inches of rain falling over a two day period caused Mill Creek to flood a low water bridge crossing near Goshen.

Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 16:30:00 to 08-DEC-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to four inches of rain that fell over a two day period caused Back Creek to partially flood Lithia Road.

Flood in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 16:30:00 to 08-DEC-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Over 2.5 inches of rain fell over a two day period and resulted in the Maury River leaving its banks.  The flood waters inundated Furrs Mill Road.

Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 16:15:00 to 08-DEC-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HSP)INGALLS FLD HOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to Four inches of rain over a two day period caused several rivers and creeks to come out of their banks. The Cowpasture River flooded portions of Route 42 just southeast of Douthat State Park. The Cowpasture River gage (COWV2) crested at 11.32 feet on the morning of  December 8th (Minor Flood Stage = 9'). Cedar Creek flooded Kenwood Road, northwest of Natural Well. The Jackson River came out of its banks and flooded route 39 West, 5 miles north of Hot Springs. Cabin Creek also flooded near Millboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:24:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASPENWALL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a small workshop that had been resting on cinder blocks along Aspen Wall Road. Part of a shingle roof was also blown off a house, and several trees were snapped and uprooted. Debris was all blown toward the northeast, the direction of the storm's movement. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 17:38:00 to 07-DEC-11 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINGINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Woodland Church Road. Damage value are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-DEC-11 18:00:00 to 07-DEC-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURDSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds caused minor damage to a home by blowing out a storm window. Damage values are estimated.