A powerful upper low developed over the south central states late on January 21st with an intense surface low tracking from Arkansas to the northern mid-Atlantic coast over the next few days.  Storm total rainfall ranged from 1 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts across the Blacksburg CWA during the 48-hour period ending 7 PM on the 24th. Record daily rainfall records were set for January 23rd at Roanoke Airport (1.87���; old record 0.91��� set in 1999), Bluefield Airport (1.53���; old record 0.91��� set in 2002) and Blacksburg NWS (1.32���; old record 0.88��� set in 1954). Flooding was generally minor and concentrated in the Roanoke metro area and on the lower reaches of several rivers.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-JAN-17 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River at South Boston (SBNV2) rose above flood stage on the 24th and crested at 22.30 feet (Minor Flood Stage = 19 ft.) early on the 25th. Flooding was confined to mainly lowland areas.

Flood in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 24-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANDOLPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The lower Roanoke River flooded along the left bank in Charlotte County as the river gage at Randolph crested at 21.43 feet late on the 24th just above Minor flood stage (21 feet). Flooding was confined to lowland areas.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEALS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Roanoke River near Randolph (RNDV2) flooded along the right bank in Halifax County as the river crested at 21.43 feet on the 24th just above Minor Flood Stage (21 ft.). Flooding was confined to lowland areas with several roads impacted.

Flood in SALEM (C), VIRGINIA
From 23-JAN-17 11:12:00 to 23-JAN-17 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM (C)
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding occurred along portions of Mason Creek threatening several mobile home parks but causing no evacuations. The Mason Creek gage (MSCV2) crested at 7.5 feet (Minor Flood Stage = 7 ft.) around midday and remained above flood stage through mid-afternoon.

Flood in SALEM (C), VIRGINIA
From 23-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM (C)
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Mill Lane bridge in Salem closed due to flooding from the Roanoke River.  The IFLOWS gage at Salem Pump Station (SPSV2) crested at 8.5 feet (Minor Flood Stage = 7 feet) during the early afternoon of the 23rd and remained above flood stage into the morning of 24th.

Flood in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 23-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Roanoke River at Roanoke (RONV2) gage crested at 10.58 feet (Minor Flood Stage = 10 ft.) near midday on the 23rd. The bike trail along the river was closed due to flood waters and the low water brdige at Wiley Drive was well under water.