From February 20th to 24th, multiple rounds of precipitation passed across the region, resulting in liquid accumulations ranging from around 2 to 4 inches with isolated 5-inch amounts over a four-day period. The storm started out on the 20th as a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain across the mountains and foothills with liquid equivalents of 0.50 up to 2 inches. The next storm arrived early late on February 21st, with warmer air arriving with the system allowing the precipitation to fall mainly as rain, which helped to quickly melt the frozen precipitation which fell during the 24-36 hours prior. With soils already saturated from previous precipitation, runoff from this storm caused several rivers to rise into minor flood, including points along the Dan, Roanoke, New and James Rivers. Flood frequency return intervals on most of the gaged streams and rivers in this event was roughly in the 2- to 5-year recurrence interval or 0.50 to 0.20 annual chance flood. Several rock and mudslides were also reported.

Heavy Rain in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 21-FEB-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILHOWIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large boulder and debris blocked the right lane of traffic on Interstate 81 near Chilhowie. Rainfall of 1.5 to 2 inches over a 48-hour period ending at 8 AM on the 21st was observed across much of Smyth County. The COOP station at Saltville 1N measured 1.48 inches for that period.

Heavy Rain in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLING SPG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A portion of Route 220 was blocked due to a landslide. Several days of moderate to heavy rainfall occurred in the area.  A nearby CoCoRaHS site at Covington 4.1 E had 2.96 inches in the 4-day period ending 7 AM local time on the 24th.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Wolf Creek near Narrows (WOLV2) exceeded Minor flood stage of 10 feet, cresting at 10.34 feet on the evening of the 24th. Old Wolf Creek Road was flooded. The peak discharge of 7050 cfs was roughly between a 2- and 5-year annual recurrence interval (0.50 to 0.20 annual chance flood). This was the highest stage since April, 2015 at this gage.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-19 16:24:00 to 22-FEB-19 22:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACK CREEK VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A gravel washout occurred due to minor flooding on Phillips Hollow Road between Snowville and Hiwassee.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 20-FEB-19 16:30:00 to 20-FEB-19 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported across parts of Route 102, closing the road. It was not clear if the flooding was from the Bluestone River which crested at the nearby Falls Mill stream gage (BRVV2) at 6.75 feet (Minor Flood Stage is 7 ft.) near midnight on the 21st.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 20-FEB-19 16:52:00 to 20-FEB-19 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A road was closed near Richlands due to flooding.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 20-FEB-19 17:11:00 to 20-FEB-19 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PISGAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported across portions of Route 638.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 20-FEB-19 17:16:00 to 20-FEB-19 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOCKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Street flooding occurred west of Bluefield due to overflowing ditches and full storm drains.

Flood in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 22-FEB-19 11:05:00 to 24-FEB-19 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT CHISWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reed Creek was reported nearly out of its  banks with some water spilling onto East Lee Highway near Carter's Park. Reed Creek rose slowly over the next 2 days, cresting at 6.60 feet on the Graham's Ford gage (GYHV2) very early on the 24th, just over the Minor Flood stage of 6.5 feet. The peak discharge of 6500 cfs was very close to a 2-year recurrence interval (0.50 annual chance of exceedance) according to USGS data.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 14:15:00 to 24-FEB-19 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE GATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A portion of Flat Hollow Road was reported to be flooded to an unknown depth. The flooding was likely from Walker Creek which reached a stage of 11.98 feet in the late evening of the 23rd at the Walker Creek at Bane (BANV2) gage. Minor flood stage is 11 feet. The peak discharge of 9390 cfs was roughly mid-way between a 2-year recurrence interval (0.50 annual chance of exceedance) and 5-year recurrence interval (0.20 annual chance flood) according to USGS data.

Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 15:04:00 to 23-FEB-19 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The James River at Buchanan (BNNV2) reached flood stage of 17 feet on the 24th, cresting at 17.92 feet shortly thereafter. Several roads were closed including Thrasher Road and River Road due to flooding. The peak discharge of 35300 cfs at the gage was very close to a 2.33-year annual recurrence interval (0.43 annual chance of exceedance) according to USGS data. This is also close the bankfuli stage.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 17:01:00 to 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Sinking Creek was reported flooding a portion of New Zion Road (Route 625), closing the road. A temporary USGS gage on Sinking Creek near Newport showed a rise of over 4 feet in stream height from the onset of rain on the 21st to the pea of 8.15 feet on the evening of the 23rd.

Heavy Rain in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KDAN)DANVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Danville ASOS (DAN) recorded 1.88 inches of rain for the 24-hours ending at midnight which was a record for the date (Feb. 23). The previous record was 0.99 inches in 1961. Precipitation records at Danville date back to 1916.

Flood in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 22:55:00 to 24-FEB-19 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported over Robertson Bridge near Memorial Drive by the public and relayed by local media. The Dan River at Danville crested at 23.3 feet late on the 23rd, well above the Minor flood stage of 17 feet and above the Moderate flood stage of 20.5 feet.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 12:31:00 to 24-FEB-19 23:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN LYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A car was reported to be stuck in flood waters on Lurich Road along the New River. The New River at Glen Lyn (GLLV2) crested at 15.1 feet, just above the Minor flood stage of 15 feet just before noon on the 24th. The peak discharge at this gage of 75400 cfs was close to a 5-year recurrence interval (0.20 annual chance flood) according to USGS data.

Flood in RADFORD (C), VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RADFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 15.79 feet early on the 24th. Minor flood stage is 14 feet. The peak discharge of 57900 cfs was slightly less than a 5-year annual recurrence interval event (0.20 annual chance flood) per USGS studies. Several roads close the river were flooded.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 15:12:00 to 23-FEB-19 21:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MULLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County dispatch reported that Old Ebenezer Road west of Marion was flooded and closed.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 15:14:00 to 23-FEB-19 21:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADWOLF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thomas Bridge Road near Adwolf was flooded and closed.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 15:44:00 to 23-FEB-19 21:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: RETREAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Coles Creek Road was closed from flooding.

Flood in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 16:58:00 to 23-FEB-19 22:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: REESE SHOP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Carwile Spring Road was closed due to flooding, possibly from Wards Fork Creek.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 16:36:00 to 23-FEB-19 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAKSVILLE JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Cobbs Knob Road from Cascade Road to the NC state line was closed due to flooding.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 16:36:00 to 23-FEB-19 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northside Drive near the intersection with Cheney Lane was closed due to urban type flooding, no stream was involved.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 16:36:00 to 23-FEB-19 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Jacobs Road near the intersection with Shula Drive was closed due to urban type flooding, no stream was involved.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADWOLF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Riverside Road near Adwolfe was closed due to flooding, likely from the South Fork of the Holston River. The South Fork Holston River at Chilhowie gage about 3 miles downstream from Adwolfe crested at 6.60 feet around 700 PM on the 23rd, slightly below the Minor flood stage of 7 feet. The peak discharge of at this gage of 2740 cfs was very close to a 2-year recurrence interval (0.50 annual chance of exceedance) according to USGS data.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Hutton Branch Road was reportedly washed out by flood waters, most likely from Hutton Branch. The road was also reported closed by VDOT due to the flooding.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLISONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The New River at Allisonia (ALSV2) crested at 10.64 feet, above the Minor Flood stage of 8 feet. Several roads near the river were flooded including Julia Simpkins and Clarks Ferry Road.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 19:15:00 to 25-FEB-19 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dan River at Paces (PCEV2) crested at 26.22 feet, above the Moderate Flood stage of 24 feet and close to the Major Flood stage of 27 feet. The only reported impacts were roads closed, including Route 658. The peak discharge of 38900 cfs was roughly mid-way between a 10-year recurrence interval (0.10 annual chance of exceedance) and 25-year recurrence interval (0.04 annual chance flood) according to USGS data.

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 00:45:00 to 26-FEB-19 08:30:00 (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 flooded with the Randolph gage cresting at 26.12 feet, above the Minor flood stage of 24 feet. Flood stage categories were raised at this gage in August 2018. Black Walnut Road road in Halifax County was closed as a result of the flooding.

Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-19 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Roanoke River at Brookneal (BROV2) crested at 25.67 feet early on the 24th above the Minor flood stage of 23 feet. This was the highest stage at Brookneal since January 26, 2010 when the river reached 28.2 feet. Flooding was mainly in lowland fields and woods. According to USGS data however the peak discharge of  31500 cfs was only about a 2-year recurrence interval event (0.50 annual chance flood).

Flood in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-FEB-19 14:45:00 to 27-FEB-19 11:00:00 (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) crested at 27.3 feet on the evening of the 25th, above the Moderate Flood stage of 25 feet.  Several roads were closed and businesses in the Riverdale area threatened. Several roads were closed, although several. The peak discharge of 34700 cfs was only about a 2.33 year event (0.43 annual chance flood) according to USGS data.