Low pressure tracked from the Gulf coast through the southeast initiating a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rain across parts of several counties. mainly in the Dan River basin. Some minor river and stream flooding occurred. 24-hour rainfall amounts ending at 700 AM local time on the  November 13th saw 2 to 3 inches across parts of several counties. A second system on November 14-15 brought an additional 1 to 2 inches in roughly 48 hours ending at 7AM on the 16th, with the highest amounts over parts of the Dan and lower Roanoke (Staunton) river basins. This caused a double flood peak in many areas or maintained some rivers in flood for several more days.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-NOV-18 21:25:00 to 13-NOV-18 03:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several reports of flooded roads across Pittsylvania County were received. The Dan River was in flood across parts of the county as well.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-NOV-18 21:29:00 to 13-NOV-18 09:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported on 200 block of North Main Street in Halifax. Flooding was also reported on Route 610 near Crystal Hill where a bridge was closed, possibly due to flooding from Little Terrible Creek.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 13-NOV-18 01:00:00 to 18-NOV-18 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWS FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River at South Boston (SBNV2) crested at 26.05 feet late on the 14th, above the Moderate flood stage of 25 feet. Several roads are flooded near the river at this river level.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-NOV-18 10:45:00 to 18-NOV-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEALS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph (RNDV2) crested above the Minor flood stage of 24 feet at 25.57 feet early on the 17th. At least one road near the river, Black Walnut Road, was closed due to the flooding.

Flood in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-NOV-18 02:00:00 to 14-NOV-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River at Danville (DVLV2) crested at 20.5 feet, right at the Moderate flood stage level on the morning of the 13th. Several roads near the river were affected. The river had a secondary rise above Minor flood stage on the 16th.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 13-NOV-18 04:30:00 to 17-NOV-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River at Paces (PCEV2) rose above flood stage twice from November 13-17, with a crest of 24.57 feet midday on the 14th, above the Moderate flood stage of 24 feet. Route 658 (Melon Road) is flooded and closed at this level. The river had a secondary rise above Minor flood stage on the 17th.

Heavy Rain in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-NOV-18 05:00:00 to 13-NOV-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KDAN)DANVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Danville Airport ASOS (DAN) measured 2.71 inches for November 12th, ending at midnight. This reading set a new daily maximum for November 12th, the previous record was 1.61 inches in 2004.  It was also the 2nd highest daily rainfall in the month of November, after the 3.65 inches set on November 28, 1993. Climate records extend back to 1916 for the Danville area.

Heavy Rain in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-NOV-18 07:00:00 to 13-NOV-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The South Boston COOP station (SOBV2) measured 2.78 inches for the 24-hours ending at 0700 local time on the 13th. This daily amount was a record for the date (previous record 2.08 inches in 2004) and the 2nd highest on record for November at this site (record 6.55 inches on November 28, 1993). Records at this site began in 1980.

Heavy Rain in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-NOV-18 07:00:00 to 13-NOV-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Chatham COOP station (CHMV2) measured 2.35 inches for the 24-hours ending at 700 AM local time on the 13th. This daily amount was a record for the date (previous record 1.81 inches in 1935) and the 8th highest on record in November at this site. Records at this location began in 1922.