A weak cold front settled over the Mid Atlantic between June 23 and June 27.  Waves of low pressure rode northeast along the front.  Flow in the atmosphere was parallel to the boundary, producing several rounds of persistent showers and thunderstorms.  As a result, double digit rainfall totals affected parts of the region through the five day period.  Scattered areas of flash flooding began on June 23 and continued into June 24.  Then, flooding began to take on an even more serious nature since the ground had become saturated in so many spots. A slow-moving line of thunderstorms fired along a tropical moisture plume and dumped between 4 and 7 inches of rain across Northern Virginia, causing extensive urban flooding on June 25 and June 26. Extensive power outages across the region occurred during this event. Major disruption of transportation was experienced June 26 due to the flooding. MARC Commuter rail experienced disruptions, Virginia Railway Express commuter rail did not operate, flooding in underground tunnels forced much of the Washington Metro rail to close, and numerous roadways were flooded and closed due to high water or mudslides. Numerous water rescues were needed for the people who were stranded in their cars.  In one neighborhood in Huntington, Virginia, 158 homes were declared uninhabitable by building inspectors due to contamination and lack of utilities. Another two homes and one business were condemned.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 14:00:00 to 27-JUN-06 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous roads were closed countywide due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 21:00:00 to 26-JUN-06 06:00:00 (EST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Property damage: 3M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

More than 10 heavily traveled roads were closed, including I-395, Route 110, and Washington Blvd. I-395 was closed at the Glebe Rd exit due to high water. Several cars were submerged up to their hoods.  The George Washington Memorial Parkway South at the Washington National Airport exit was closed.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 09:30:00 to 28-JUN-06 11:00:00 (EST)
Location: BARREN RIDGE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous roads were closed from just east of the City of Staunton to Fishersville due to high water. Between 50 and 75 people were evacuated from a flooded trailer park in Brands Flat. High water covered a bridge spanning Christians Creek on Jericho Road. A mudslide was reported on Richmond Road. A car was half submerged near Jericho Road.

Flash Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 17:45:00 to 25-JUN-06 19:45:00 (EST)
Location: CULPEPER
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A secondary road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 08:00:00 to 25-JUN-06 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: RESTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fairfax County police reported numerous road closures due to high water. Some roadways included are Old Courthouse Road at Besley Road, Stuart Mill Road at Birdfoot Lane, and Hunter Mill Road at Cedar Pond Drive.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 09:30:00 to 28-JUN-06 11:00:00 (EST)
Location: SANGERVILLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous roads were closured in Sangerville. Some of these roads included Route 764 from Route 730 to Route 766, Route 766 from Route 727 to Route 764, and Route 727 from Route 766 to Route 731.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 08:45:00 to 28-JUN-06 11:00:00 (EST)
Location: CRAIGSVILLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous roads along and near Route 687 and Route 42 were closed due to high water in Craigsville.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 13:30:00 to 27-JUN-06 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: CROZET
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding was reported in Crozet.

Flash Flood in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 12:00:00 to 26-JUN-06 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous reports of roads with high water countywide.

Flash Flood in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 16:00:00 to 25-JUN-06 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: STAUNTON
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Water and mud infiltrated a basement on Tyler Street. Mason Street was flooded.

Flash Flood in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 23:00:00 to 26-JUN-06 02:00:00 (EST)
Location: STAUNTON
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several primary and secondary roads were closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 18:45:00 to 25-JUN-06 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: CHANTILLY
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A car was submerged. Several other roads in the area closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 20:45:00 to 26-JUN-06 05:00:00 (EST)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Property damage: 11M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding occurred when Cameron Run came out of its banks. 158 homes were declared uninhabitable by building inspectors due to contamination and/or lack of utilities. Another two homes and one business were condemned. Estimated damage $11 million.

Flash Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUN-06 19:00:00 to 24-JUN-06 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Prince William County officials reported numerous roads closed with flash flooding near Manassas, including Route 28. There were also reports of flooded basements in the same area.

Flash Flood in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 11:30:00 to 27-JUN-06 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several low water crossings flooded countywide.

Flash Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 18:30:00 to 25-JUN-06 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Washington Dulles Airport reported water rescues on access roads and commercial parking lots around the airport. Some of the major roads that were closed included U.S. Route 50, Evergreen Mills, and Cedar Green Road due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 13:00:00 to 27-JUN-06 07:00:00 (EST)
Location: MANASSAS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding to continue through the overnight hours. County Emergency Management officials reported dozens of roads that remained closed, and dozens more with high water.

Flash Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 13:00:00 to 27-JUN-06 07:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain and flash flooding continued through the overnight hours. Emergency Management officials reported dozens of roads closed, and dozens more with high water.

Flash Flood in FREDERICKSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 12:00:00 to 26-JUN-06 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: FREDERICKSBURG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Rappahannock River was out of its banks near the Falmouth Bridge on US 1. A pickup truck with a woman and several children stalled in water in Alum Spring Park.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 16:00:00 to 25-JUN-06 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Officials reported multiple road closures in southeast part of county due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 13:00:00 to 25-JUN-06 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: CATLETT
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Burwell Road one half mile north of Route 605 was flooded when Kettle Run went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 15:00:00 to 27-JUN-06 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous reports of roads flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 14:00:00 to 27-JUN-06 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: EAST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous roads were closed, including east bound Virginia Route 7 near Greenwood Road and parts of Valley Mills Road due to high water.

Flash Flood in MANASSAS PARK (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 13:00:00 to 27-JUN-06 07:00:00 (EST)
Location: MANASSAS PARK
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rain and flash flooding continued through the overnight hours. A swift water crossing on Compton Road and Old Centreville Road in Manassas Park had 6 inches of water flowing across the roadway. Emergency Management officials reported dozens of roads closed, and dozens more with high water.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUN-06 19:05:00 to 25-JUN-06 00:00:00 (EST)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A water rescue was performed by emergency responders when a father and two children were stranded in their car, which was stalled out in a flooded parking lot.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 19:30:00 to 26-JUN-06 00:00:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRFAX
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

City officials reported nearly all major roads were closed throughout the city due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 21:00:00 to 26-JUN-06 06:00:00 (EST)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

I-495 at Telegraph Rd was closed due to high water. Two parking garages on Eisenhower Avenue were flooded, which damaged several parked cars.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 16:00:00 to 25-JUN-06 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: SANGERVILLE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Gum Spring Branch in Gypsy Hill Park overflowed its banks and flooded several baseball fields. High water near Sangerville and Mount Solomon closed four roads.

Flash Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUN-06 19:00:00 to 24-JUN-06 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: BRANDY
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Routes 684 near the intersection of Route 663 impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FREDERICKSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 20:00:00 to 26-JUN-06 01:00:00 (EST)
Location: FREDERICKSBURG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A secondary county road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 13:30:00 to 27-JUN-06 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Saturated grounds due to heavy rains brought down trees countywide. Streams and rivers lifted out of their banks and flooded several roads.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 14:00:00 to 27-JUN-06 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Property damage: 65K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Water covered Happy Creek Road east of Front Royal near the Bing Crosby Stadium. Property adjacent to the stadium suffered damages when the fence was washed out. Morgan Ford Road was also flooded.

Flash Flood in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 16:00:00 to 25-JUN-06 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

An alley behind King Avenue was flooded. There was also a flooded section of 13th Street between Magnolia and Linden Avenues.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 21:00:00 to 26-JUN-06 05:00:00 (EST)
Location: FT BELVOIR
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A car was flooded near Ft. Belvoir.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-06 11:30:00 to 26-JUN-06 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

VDOT and Fairfax County reported numerous roads closed countywide. Rock Hill Road near Old Ox Road closed due to high water. Holmes Run Creek overflowed its banks and a bridge crossing it washed out.

Flash Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 25-JUN-06 18:30:00 to 25-JUN-06 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 55K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding occurred at the intersection of I-66 and US Route 29 in Gainesville. Wellington Road was closed due to flash flooding and Hayden Elementary School reported flooding. The Linton Hall Road corridor between Balls Fords Road and Nissan Pavilion were blocked due to high water. More than 25 roads across the county were under water. Up to 100 trees were downed due to saturated grounds. Twelve homes flooded in Yorkshire, near Manassas Park.  Damage estimates $55,000.

Flash Flood in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUN-06 11:45:00 to 27-JUN-06 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: SPOTSYLVANIA
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Debris was reported over the road near Jefferson Davis Highway and Spotsylvania Parkway due to receded flood waters.