A widespread rain event occurred December 15-16 as a closed upper low and associated surface system tracked from the lower Mississippi Valley across the mid-Atlantic region. This brought two-day rain amounts  ranging  from  0.75  to  1.50  inches,  with  isolated  amounts over  2  inches.  Some  river  flooding  ensued due to the rain and snowmelt runoff, primarily along the Dan and lower Roanoke (Staunton) rivers. Minor to low-end moderate  flooding occurred from  Danville  downstream  to  South  Boston  and  from  Brookneal  to  Randolph  on  the  Roanoke  (Staunton) River.

Heavy Rain in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 14-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALCONY FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP station at Glasgow 1 SE (GLAV2) reported 1.98 inches for the 24-hours ending at 700 AM local time which was the highest on record for December 15th. The old record was 0.80 inches in 1981. Climate records at this station began in 1967.

Heavy Rain in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 14-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG ISLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP station at Big Island (BGIV2) reported 1.67 inches for the 24-hours ending at 700 AM local time which was the highest on record for December 15th. The old record was 0.95 inches in 1977. Climate records at this station exist from 1960-1985 and 2000 to present.

Heavy Rain in BUENA VISTA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP station at Buena Vista (BUVV2) reported 1.27 inches for the 24-hours ending at 700 AM local time which was the highest on record for December 15th. The old record was 0.68 inches in 1948. Nearly continuous climate records at this station began in 1937.

Flood in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 14:00:00 to 17-DEC-18 20:00:00 (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) gage crested at 20.59 feet, just above the Moderate flood stage of 20.5 feet early on the 16th. Some roads near the river were flooded.

Heavy Rain in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 14-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP station at Buckingham (BUKV2) reported 1.35 inches for the 24-hours ending at 700 AM local time which was the highest on record for December 15th. The old record was 0.81 inches in 1981. Continuous climate records at this station began in 1950.

Heavy Rain in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 14-DEC-18 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANTVIEW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP station at Pedlar Dam (PDLV2) reported 1.27 inches for the 24-hours ending at 700 AM local time which was the highest on record for December 15th. The old record was 1.21 inches in 1951. Nearly continuous climate records at this station began in 1937.

Heavy Rain in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 14-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Lynchburg Airport (LYH) recorded a daily record for December 15th of 1.11 inches fo rthe 24 hours ending at midnight. The old record was 0.99 inches set in 1999. Climate records for Lynchburg date back to 1893.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 18:00:00 to 18-DEC-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River flooded across Halifax County, cresting at the Paces (PCEV2) gage at 23.29 feet (Minor flood stage - 20) early on the 17th and at 25.13 feet (Moderate flood stage - 25) at South Boston (SBNV2) later on the 17th. Several roads were flooded.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-18 22:30:00 (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) flooded, reaching a stage of 26.10 feet (Minor flood stage - 24) late on the 16th. Several roads were closed due to the flooding.