A strong low pressure system off the North Carolina coast coupled with an upper level cutoff low to dump intense rainfall across portions of southeast Virginia. Rainfall amounts in excess of 10 inches resulted in numerous road closures and moderate to major river flooding from late Friday October 6th through Saturday October 7th. Up to 28,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers lost power during the event. Moderate to severe coastal flooding also resulted in western portions of the southern Chesapeake Bay.

Flash Flood in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 08:25:00 to 07-OCT-06 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLE OF WIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed county-wide by flooding due to 8-12 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 06:10:00 to 07-OCT-06 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Road closed at intersection of Templeton and Lansing Roads.

Flash Flood in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 08:25:00 to 07-OCT-06 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed.

Flash Flood in JAMES CITY, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 14:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE FORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 31 closed at Lake Powell due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAMES CITY, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 07:45:00 to 07-OCT-06 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree knocked down near Lafayette High School.

Coastal Flood in YORK, VIRGINIA
From 06-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong onshore winds resulted in major coastal flooding during times of high tide. Tidal departures were 2.5 to 3.5 above normal during the event.

Coastal Flood in ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA
From 06-OCT-06 19:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong onshore winds resulted in major coastal flooding during times of high tide. Tidal departures were 4 to 5 feet above normal during the event. The Chincoteague Causeway was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 05:25:00 to 07-OCT-06 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed.

Flash Flood in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 04:42:00 to 07-OCT-06 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

HWY 460 closed from Ivor to the Sussex county line. High water also resulted in significant crop damage.

Flash Flood in JAMES CITY, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 10:35:00 to 07-OCT-06 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 400.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed. Water as high as 4 feet on roads. High water also resulted in significant crop damage.

Flash Flood in SURRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 08:32:00 to 07-OCT-06 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 31 and New Design Road closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 11:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLBLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads closures to high water including Beulah Road.

Flash Flood in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 11:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAK SWAMP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 156 at Route 5 closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in NEW KENT, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 13:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW KENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 1002 at Route 60 closed due to high water.

Coastal Flood in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
From 06-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong onshore winds caused moderate coastal flooding during times of high tide. Tidal departures were 3 to 4 feet above normal. Many streets were closed due to high water.

Heavy Rain in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 06-OCT-06 19:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLE OF WIGHT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rain caused extensive damage to crops and high water around residences. 40 people were evacuated.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 05:00:00 to 07-OCT-06 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 700.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed. The Blackwater River flooded much of downtown Franklin where numerous businesses and residences sustained water damage.

Flash Flood in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 05:20:00 to 07-OCT-06 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DISPUTANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed including a section of HWY 460. High water caused significant crop damage.

Flash Flood in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 05:20:00 to 07-OCT-06 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed including a section of HWY 460. High water laso resulted in significant crop damage.

Flash Flood in SURRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 05:25:00 to 07-OCT-06 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 750.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed including parts of HWY 10 and HWY 40. High water also resulted in significant crop damage.

Flash Flood in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 07-OCT-06 04:42:00 to 07-OCT-06 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDSOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 80.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed county wide...including HWY 258 and parts of HWY 460 near Windsor. High water also resulted in major crop damage.