Tropical Storm Zeta passed quickly across the lower mid-Atlantic region on the morning of the 29th, but still brought 2-3 inches of rainfall to the foothills of the Blue Ridge and the Piedmont region.  Much of this rain fell within a 1-2 hour period, resulting in rapid flooding of several small streams.  Residual moisture in the wake of Zeta allowed for redevelopment of bands of slow-moving storms producing additional heavy rain, which also resulted in localized flooding across the Piedmont of Virginia.

Flash Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 30-OCT-20 01:52:00 to 30-OCT-20 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCH STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Training thunderstorms formed along a boundary left in the wake of Tropical Storm Zeta, producing 2.5-4 inches of rain in a three to four hour period.  Rainfall rates were observed to be one to two inches per hour.  The Campbell County 911 Center reported that at least seven roads within the central part of the county were flooded and impassable.  This included Yellow Branch rising out of its banks near the intersection of Morman Mill Road and Patterson Road.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 10:28:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tributary of Daniels Creek overflowed its banks and flooded onto Oakland Drive, making it impassible until the water receded.  The flooding was the result of up to two inches of rain inside a two hour window, with one to 1.5 inch per hour rainfall rates per nearby personal weather station observations.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 11:03:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Bassett Branch overflowed its banks and flooded onto Meadowood Trail, making it impassible until the water receded. The flooding was the result of up to two inches of rain inside a two hour window, with one to 1.5 inch per hour rainfall rates per nearby personal weather station observations.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 09:40:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple weather stations in the southeastern portion of Franklin County recorded between two to locally 3.5 inches of rainfall inside a three hour period during the passage of Tropical Storm Zeta.  Rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour were observed in some locations.  This rain caused multiple streams to flood out of their banks onto nearby roadways in the Snow Creek area, making them impassible until the water receded.  This includes Muddy Fork Road flooded by Reed Creek and Sutton Hollow Road closed due to flooding of Crawford Creek and Snow Creek. Fawndale Road and portions of the Virgil Goode Highway were also reported flooded and impassible for a few hours.

Flood in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 10:00:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AJAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two roads flooded in the northern part of Pittsylvania county where up to three inches of rain fell from Tropical Cyclone Zeta. The roads were closed until the water receded.

Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 30-OCT-20 13:30:00 to 30-OCT-20 13:30:00 (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 above moderate flood stage at 27.74 feet, which is about 35,100 cfs.  This is between a two and five year average return interval per USGS analysis for this gauge.  Typical impacts at this stage are that the nearby low-lying fields and woods are flooded, though the Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest downstream may begin to experience some flooding.

Heavy Rain in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGDALE FURNACE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Weather Observer at Concord 4SSW (CONV2) recorded a 24-hour rainfall measurement ending at 7am EDT on October 30th of 3.80 inches. This was the third highest 1-day rainfall measurement during the month of October for this station since it was opened in September 1950. It is also the 13th highest 1-day measurement of any month for this station.

Heavy Rain in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPOMATTOX
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Weather Observer at Appomattox (APXV2) recorded a 24-hour rainfall measurement ending at 7am EDT on October 30th of 3.99 inches. This was the second highest 1-day rainfall measurement during the month of October for this station since it was opened in November 1937.

Heavy Rain in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Weather Observer at Buckingham (BUKV2) recorded a 24-hour rainfall measurement ending at 7am EDT on October 30th of 3.54 inches. This was the fourth highest 1-day rainfall measurement during the month of October for this station since it was opened in May 1894.

Heavy Rain in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTAVISTA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Weather Observer at Altavista (ALTV2) recorded a 24-hour rainfall measurement ending at 7am EDT on October 30th of 3.56 inches. This was the fourth highest 1-day rainfall measurement during the month of October for this station since it was opened in May 1945.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 09:05:00 to 29-OCT-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around two inches of rain during a 2-hour period caused flooding of Powder Mill Creek onto both School Board Road, while flooding of Doe run closed both Doe Run Road and Ashpone Road.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 09:30:00 to 29-OCT-20 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple weather stations in the vicinity of the Blue Ridge in Carroll County indicate that between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain fell inside a two-hour period during the passage of Tropical Storm Zeta at rates of one to two inches per hour in spots.  This rain caused multiple streams to flood out of their banks onto nearby roadways, making them impassible until the water receded, including across Spring Bud Road and Route 52 as Paul's Creek rose out of its banks.

Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 30-OCT-20 13:45:00 to 30-OCT-20 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAT CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Multiple personal weather stations in the upper Falling River basin indicated three to four inches of rain fell during the late evening hours of the 29th into the early morning hours of the 30th.  Runoff from this rain collected in the Falling River, with the gauge at the Falling River near Naruna (FLRV2) rising to 20.39 feet (10600 cfs).  This is between a 5- and 10-year average return interval for this river gauge per USGS stream statistics.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 29-OCT-20 10:04:00 to 29-OCT-20 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLWINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple data sources across all of Patrick County, including trained spotters and personal automated weather stations, indicate that between two and locally three inches of rain fell during a two-hour period during the passage of Tropical Storm Zeta from roughly 9 am to 11 am EDT.  Rainfall rates were observed at one to two inches per hour in spots.  This rain caused multiple streams to flood out of their banks onto nearby roadways, some up to 12 inches deep in the vicinity of Buffalo Creek, making them impassible until the water receded.  This included Egg Farm Road where it intersected Grassy Branch Creek, as water was estimated to be at least eight inches deep over the roadway.