A strong cold front extending from a complex surface low pressure system, brought intense thunderstorms which produced damaging winds and very heavy rain on April 12-13.  The heavy rains resulted from a deep plume of tropical moisture lifted northward ahead of the cold front. Heavy rain began during the evening of April 12th and exited the region shortly after sunrise on the 13th, lasting roughly a 12-hour period. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain fell across the mountains and foothills, with isolated 5-inch amounts along the Blue Ridge.  The intense rainfall rates and rapid runoff caused widespread flash flooding of small creeks and streams. Virginia Department of Highways (VDOT) reported very significant damage to road infrastructure across numerous counties with damage totals exceeding $1.2 million.

Heavy Rain in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANTVIEW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Pedlar Dam (PDLV2) set a daily April rainfall record of 4.21 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on April 13th. The previous April record was 3.08 inches on April 25, 1987.  Nearly complete data exists back to 1939 at this site with sporadic data to 1927.

Heavy Rain in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG VPI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The NWS station at Blacksburg (RNK) set a daily rainfall record for April 13th with 2.41 inches for the 24 hours ending at midnight local time. The old record was 1.01 inches in 1959. It was also the 3rd wettest April day on record, the existing record is 3.42 inches on April 22, 1992. Precipitation data exists at Blacksburg back to 1952 at this time.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:00:00 to 13-APR-20 04:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees across Henry County and the City of Martinsville.  This includes several trees blown down near the intersection of Prospect Hill Drive and Spruce Street.  A tree was blown down near the intersection of Terrys Mountain Road and Barrows Mill Road.  Yet another tree was blown down near the intersection of Stultz Road and Dexter Street.  One tree was blown down onto both a nearby car and a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:05:00 to 13-APR-20 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along Highway 220.

Debris Flow in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:16:00 to 13-APR-20 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A massive landslide along Highway 16 between Thompson Valley and Tannersville washed out part of the roadway and closed the southbound lane. Repairs were expected to take several weeks.

Heavy Rain in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Pearisburg 4 SSE (STFV2) set a daily April rainfall record of 3.17 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on April 13th. The previous April record was 2.81 inches on April 16, 2018 (nearly complete data since 1952).

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 07:15:00 to 14-APR-20 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE GATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 47.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The USGS gage on Walker Creek at Bane rose above Minor flood stage of 11 feet early on the 13th and crested at 15.73 feet (16,700 cfs) in the afternoon. Moderate flood stage is 14 feet. According to USGS data this would have been approximately a 25-year flood event (0.04 annual chance of occurrence). Several roads were closed but no structures were reported to have flooded. This was the 8th highest stage on record and the highest stage since 3/13/2010. VDOT reported substantial flood damage to several roads in the county as well. A power pole was snapped by flood waters along Green Valley Road due to flooding from a tributary of Walker Creek, Big Spring Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:07:00 to 13-APR-20 04:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down near the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Oak Level Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:14:00 to 13-APR-20 04:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along intersection of Max Kendall Road and North Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:35:00 to 13-APR-20 04:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew multiple trees down along W. Gretna Road.

Flash Flood in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:50:00 to 13-APR-20 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 34.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A car had to be towed out of floods water on Carver Road. Several other roads in the county were flooded, especially in the Bassett Forks area. VDOT reported damage to several of the flooded roads.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 95.38K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Substantial road damage was reported by VDOT in the aftermath of heavy rainfall and flooding in Amherst County.

Flash Flood in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 06:30:00 to 13-APR-20 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 614 was flooded by Craig Creek with over six inches of water reported across the bridge. The IFLOWS stream gage at this location was out of service at the time, but the upstream IFLOWS gage on Craig Creek near Abbott (ABBV2) crested at 11.6 feet. This was over the flood stage of 10 feet and the 2nd highest (highest is 11.9 feet in Oct. 2018 with remains from Hurricane Michael) in a fairly short period of record (back to 2010). A water rescue was also preformed in the Abbott area, where a car drove into flood waters.

Heavy Rain in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE TOP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at New Castle (NWCV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 2.54 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 1.22 inches in 1949. It was also the 2nd wettest for any April date, with the existing April record still at 2.60 inches on April 20, 1940. Sporadic data exists back to 1907 at this site.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:45:00 to 13-APR-20 04:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew multiple trees down on Keeling Drive, as well as multiple power poles in the nearby area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:20:00 to 13-APR-20 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down onto a power line along Melon Road near Stebbins Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:24:00 to 13-APR-20 05:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along Winfrey Inez Road.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 06:00:00 to 13-APR-20 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESLIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were flooded and some damage reported in Roanoke County.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 06:30:00 to 13-APR-20 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 39.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of flash flooding from Brush Creek in the Pilot area were received and there was street flooding in urban areas of Christiansburg and Blacksburg. In addition, the South Fork of the Roanoke River at Shawsville (SHAV2) rose very rapidly to a crest of 6.83 feet (flood stage is 5 feet) at 725 AM EST. According to USGS data the peak discharge of 4550 cfs was somewhere between a 2- and 5-year flood (0.5 to 0.2 annual chance of occurrence). Several roads in the county sustained damage according to VDOT.

Flood in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 09:00:00 to 13-APR-20 19:40:00 (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 crested at 11.74 feet (10,500 cfs) on the afternoon of the 13th, above the Minor flood stage of 10 feet. Several low water bridges were flooded along with the Roanoke Greenway.

Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:45:00 to 13-APR-20 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE JACK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Beaver Creek was reported out of its banks and flooding some adjacent corn fields.

Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 08:45:00 to 13-APR-20 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A road washout occurred at the intersection of Leesville Road and Johnson Mountain Road as a result of flooding from the Big Otter River. The nearby river gage on the Big Otter River near Evington (EVGV2) crested at 21.53 feet (16,600 cfs) in the afternoon of the 13th. This was the 11th highest stage on record and highest since January 2010 and was close to a 5-year flood event (0.2 annual chance of occurrence) per USGS data.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Pulaski 2 E (PSKV2) set a daily record for April 13th rainfall with 2.60 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on April 13th. The previous April 13 record was 1.02 inches in 1949 (nearly complete data since 1940). It was also the 5th highest rainfall for any April day, the record being set just last year, 2019 at 3.28 inches on April 20th.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:25:00 to 13-APR-20 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUGH CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along Old Well Road.

Flood in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 12:00:00 to 13-APR-20 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 186.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The New River at Galax flooded with a crest of 9.36 feet (34,900 cfs) on the afternoon of the 13th. According to USGS data it was roughly a 5-year flood event (0.2 annual chance of occurrence). Several roads were flooded and there was some damage. Information on damage to roads and infrastructure provided by Virginia DOT.

Heavy Rain in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Elk Creek 4 SSW (PDLV2) had 4.06 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on April 13th. The site has only been operating since early 2017 but it was the highest 24-hour rain total for any day since that time. Per NOAA Atlas 14 this 24-hour amount was in the 90 percent confidence interval (3.55 to 4.13 inches) for a 10-year rainfall event (0.1 annual chance of occurrence).

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:32:00 to 13-APR-20 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down just south of South Boston on Highway 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:34:00 to 13-APR-20 05:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLWYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down near the intersection of Highway 60 and Scotts Bottom Road.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 07:03:00 to 13-APR-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 33.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tinker Mill Road was closed due to high water and several other roads in the Buchanan area. Poor Farm Road near Fincastle was also reported to be underwater. There was some damage to roads in the county per VDOT.

Flood in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 06:30:00 to 13-APR-20 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KUMIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Roanoke River at Glenvar (GNVV2) crested at 13.14 feet (11700 cfs) in the early afternoon of the 13th. Flood stage is 9 feet. Several roads were closed near the river including Southwest River Road. Bohon Hollow Road bridge (Route 734) about 1 mile upstream from gage was overtopped.

Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 09:15:00 to 14-APR-20 08:15:00 (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) flooded into the Minor flood category (8 feet) and cresting at 11.26 feet midday on April 13th. The peak discharge of 53,2600 cfs was approximately a 5-year flood event (.20 annual exceedance probability) per USGS studies. Several roads close to the river were flooded and closed including Clarks Ferry Road and Julia Simpkins Road.

Flash Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:40:00 to 13-APR-20 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBERLAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 99.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were reported flooded and impassable across Campbell County by VDOT and Lynbrook Road near Clark���s Road in Campbell County was bady damaged due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 08:45:00 to 13-APR-20 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO FORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were close due to flooding including High Water Lane, Low Bridge Lane, and the intersection of Plank Road and Wild Fox Lane. The USGS site at Kerrs Creek near Lexington (KCKV2) crested at 9.24 feet (3700 cfs) in the morning of the 13th. This was just below a 10-year flood event (0.1 annual chance of occurrence) per USGS data.

Heavy Rain in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 14-APR-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LYH)GLENN FLD LYNCH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Lynchburg Airport (LYH) measured 3.10 inches on April 13th. This broke the date record for April 13th of 1.43 inches set just last year in 2019. It was also the 2nd wettest April day on record, after the 3.67 inches on April 26, 1978. Records date back to 1893 at Lynchburg.

Heavy Rain in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 14-APR-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ROA)WOODRUM FLD ROA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport (ROA) measured 1.78 inches on April 13th. This broke the date record for April 13th of 1.05 inches set in 1949. Records exist back to 1912 at Roanoke.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 03:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 33.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were flooded and damaged in Carroll County.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 03:30:00 to 13-APR-20 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 312.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The IFLOWS stream gage at Pulaski (PCRV2) rose from near baseflow to flood stage (8 feet) in less than 6 hours and crested at 11.4 feet around 730 AM EST on the 13th. Moderate flood stage is 11 feet. This was the highest crest in the fairly short and erratic history of this gage (back to around 2010), It exceeded the previous record of 11.2 feet set on March 13, 2010. Other small tributaries of Peak Creek flooded as well and local news reports spoke of the 'worst flooding in 40 years' with up to a dozen homes flooded into the living areas. Three water rescues were conducted as well around Pulaski.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY FORK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Rocky Mount (RYMV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 2.93 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 1.51 inches in 2004. It was also the 5th wettest for any April day. A broken period of record dates back to 1894 at this site.

Heavy Rain in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONES CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Martinsville Filter Plant (MARV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 2.55 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 1.90 inches in 2019. It was also the 5th wettest for any April day. Nearly data exists back to 1931 at this site.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:00:00 to 13-APR-20 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were several reports of flash flooding around Roanoke City including a car that was submerged in flood waters covering the intersection of Walnut Avenue and 4th Street. The intersection was closed. Social media photos showed flooding on Franklin Road at Wonju Street. A mudslide at a car dealership caused two cars to slide into the resulting sinkhole with some damage to the vehicles.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CIFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 134.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous roads were closed across Bedford County and there was significant damage to some roads. A man was rescued by a swift water team from the roof of a van stalled in flood waters from Sycamore Creek along Otterville Road.

Heavy Rain in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Christiansburg (CRBV2) tied its wettest April day on record with 2.25 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The same amount was recorded on April 24, 2017.  Nearly complete data exists back to 1995 at this site.

Heavy Rain in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLWINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Woolwine 1 SE (BDFV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 4.38 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 2.00 inches set in 1979. It was also the 4th wettest for any April date. The record is 4.80 inches on April 10, 1983. Nearly complete data exists back to 1951 at this site.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:00:00 to 13-APR-20 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNCAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 39.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads across Floyd County were reported to be impassable due to high water including Sowers Road and at least one creek was reported out of its banks. VDOT reported damage to several roads.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 05:25:00 to 13-APR-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 43.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were reported closed in Franklin County most in the Snow Creek area, including Goose Dam Road. VDOT reported damage to several roads in the county.

Heavy Rain in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENONVILLE
Property damage: 16.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Buckingam (BUKV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 2.01 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 1.75 inches in 1901. It was also the 8th wettest for any April date with nearly complete data back to 1951 and broken data back to 1895. Significant road damage was reported by VDOT in Buckingham County.

Heavy Rain in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AJAX
Property damage: 9.40K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer (VA-PT-9) measured 2.19 inches in the 24-hour ending at 700 AM EDT. VDOT reported damage to several roads in Pittsylvania County.

Flash Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 07:30:00 to 13-APR-20 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: THESSALIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Reports from a local newspaper showed water over six inches deep flowing across a road along Sugar Run, which was heavily swollen with runoff from the heavy rain. Some damage occurred to roads along this stream.

Flood in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 08:40:00 to 13-APR-20 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 47.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The North Fork Holston River at Saltville (SALV2) exceeded Minor flood stage of 10 feet, cresting at 11.95 feet around mid-day April 13th. This was the highest stage since November, 2003 (15.46 ft.) and 11th highest on record with data back to 1921. The peak discharge of 11,500 cfs was between a 5-year and 10-year flood event (0.20 and 0.10 annual exceedance probability) according to USGS studies. Several roads were closed by flooding in the Saltville area.

Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POUNDING MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 132.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Clinch River at Richlands gage (RLRV2) crested at 12.77 feet, well over the Minor flood stage of 10 feet and just below Moderate flood stage of 13 feet. This was still somewhat below the 14.33 feet just back in February of 2020, but still the 12th highest on record at this gage, with records dating back to 1944.  Several roads were closed and damaged due to the flooding and some homes had water in them again. Information on damage to roads and infrastructure provided by Virginia DOT.

Heavy Rain in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH ROCK
Property damage: 3.03K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NWS radar showed 1 to 1.5 inches of rain fell in western Halifax County and some minor road damage was reported by VDOT.

Heavy Rain in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKVILLE
Property damage: 4.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain fell over far northwest Appomattox County with radar estimates of 1.5 to 2 inches, with resulting minor damage to several roadways.

Heavy Rain in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOUSE
Property damage: 2.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain fell over far northwest Charlotte County with radar estimates of 1 to 1.25 inches, with resulting minor damage to several roadways.

Flash Flood in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 04:05:00 to 13-APR-20 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLWINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Smith River near Woolwine gage (SMWV2) rose quickly in the early morning hours and exceeded the flood stage of 9 feet, cresting at 9.65 feet (2310 cfs) around 500 AM EST. This was the 5th highest crest on record at this gage with data back to 1995. According to USGS data this was approximately a 10-year flood event (0.10 annual chance of occurrence). There was some damage to roads in the county according to VDOT.

Heavy Rain in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG ISLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The NWS Cooperative station at Big Island (BGIV2) set a daily April rainfall record of 4.30 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on April 13th. The previous April record was 3.00 inches on April 25, 2018 (complete data since 1961).

Heavy Rain in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Richlands (RCLV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 2.39 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 1.27 inches in 2004. It was also the 2nd wettest for any April date, the record is 2.40 inches on April 16, 2018. Nearly complete data exists back to 1990 at this site.

Heavy Rain in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDDLESTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Huddleston 4 SW (HUDV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 3.43 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 2.81 inches set in 2019. It was also the 3rd wettest for any April date. The record is 4.55 inches on April 16, 1987. Nearly complete data exists back to 1951 at this site.

Heavy Rain in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLWINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The CoCoRaHS station at Woolwine 0.4 SW (VA-PR-1) measured 4.18 inches in 24 hours ending at 700 AM EST.

Heavy Rain in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Bedford (BDFV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 3.68 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST.  The previous date record was 2.00 inches in 1949. It was also the 3rd wettest for any April date. The record is 4.70 inches on April 22, 1992. Nearly complete data exists back to 1932 at this site, with broken data back to 1893.

Heavy Rain in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHECK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The CoCoRaHS station at Copper Hill 6.2 S (VA-FL-2) measured 4.85 inches in 24 hours ending at 700 AM EST on April 13th. This is between a 5- and 10-year annual recurrence interval (0.2 to 0.1 annual chance) per NOAA Atlas 14.

Flood in RADFORD (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 14:45:00 to 14-APR-20 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RADFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The New River at Radford (RDFV2) crested at 16.48 feet late on April 13th. Moderate flood stage is 16 feet. The peak discharge of 60200 cfs was close to a 5-year annual recurrence interval event (0.20 annual chance flood) per USGS studies. Several roads close the river were flooded.

Heavy Rain in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLISON GAP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Saltville 1 N (SLTV2) set a daily April rainfall record of 3.50 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on April 13th. The previous April record was 2.86 inches on April 17, 1998. (sporadic data at the site since 1895).

Flash Flood in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 11:19:00 to 13-APR-20 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: RURAL RETREAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 160.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were reported to be flooded and blocked. These incuded Justus Mill Road, St. Peter Road, Cripple Creek Road and Hope Road. Millers Creek Road was damaged by flowing water from Miller Creek. Information on damage to roads and infrastructure provided by Virginia DOT.

Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 23:30:00 to 14-APR-20 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN LYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The New River at Glen Lyn (GLLV2) crested at 15.24 feet, just above the Minor flood stage of 15 feet very early in the morning of April 14th. The peak discharge at this gage of 76800 cfs was very close to a 5-year recurrence interval (0.20 annual chance flood) according to USGS data. Several roads near the river were flooded and closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 01:49:00 to 13-APR-20 01:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down at 6000 Danville Pike near the community of Hillsville.

Heavy Rain in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYTHEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Wytheville 1S (WYTV2) had its wettest April 13th on record with 2.49 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST. The previous date record was 1.00 inches in 1966 and 1959. It was also the 4th wettest for any April date. The April record is 2.70 inches on April 19, 1901. Nearly complete data exists back to 1930 at this site, with data also from 1893 to 1904.

Flood in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 14:00:00 to 14-APR-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The gage at Reed Creek at Grahams Forge  (GRHV2) exceeded flood stage of 6.5 feet, cresting at 7.40 feet (7990 cfs) in the late afternoon of the 13th. This was the 6th highest crest on record at this gage with data back to 1927 at the current datum. According to USGS data, it was just below a 10-year flood event (0.10 annual chance of occurrence).

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 02:00:00 to 13-APR-20 02:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree down along Keno Road near the community of Laurel Fork, and blew down another tree down along Bellspur Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 03:57:00 to 13-APR-20 03:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree down along Snow Creek Road.

Heavy Rain in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 07:00:00 to 13-APR-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAND
Property damage: 18.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A CWOP gage in Bland recorded 2.76 inches of rain in the 24-hour period ending 800 AM on the 13th. A nearby automated gage also reported 2.52 inches.