A strong low pressure system crossed the Mid Atlantic during the afternoon and evening hours of May 8th. This system along with warm temperatures and high dew points triggered numerous strong to severe showers and thunderstorms across the region. Two tornadoes occurred in central Virginia. Several storms produced damaging winds that downed trees and power lines in portions of northern and central Virginia. A few locations reported flooding as storms trained over the same area through the afternoon and evening.

Flood in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAYTES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Spotsylvania County Emergency Management reported that West Catharpin Road in Logan was closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 23:45:00 to 08-MAY-08 23:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found minor damage to a house on Chapman Road. There was further structural damage and a collapsed roof at the Kaeser Compressor on Sigma Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICKSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 23:50:00 to 08-MAY-08 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDERICKSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 100.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found structural damage on Landsdowne Road. A railroad crossing arm was ripped off and damaged sheet metal was in the vicinity.

Tornado in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:53:00 to 08-MAY-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEREA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey determined that a low-end EF2 tornado struck the England Run North subdivision in Berea. The tornado damage began just south of Route 17 in Berea. There were 160 home damaged and nearly destroyed in the England Run subdivision, with 25 categorized as uninhabitable. The storm continued northeast, damaging buildings at a FedEx facility.

Tornado in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:20:00 to 08-MAY-08 21:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIPMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Nelson County Emergency Management reported significant structural damage to two homes in Shipman, VA. An NWS Storm Survey determined this was due to brief EF0 tornado. Part of a roof was removed from a home while a porch was lifted from its foundation. Several trees were uprooted and a car was even tipped over.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 18:15:00 to 08-MAY-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

The post office in Swoope reported a tree down on Bradford St.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:10:00 to 08-MAY-08 21:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAKENBERG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found numerous trees down along Williams Lane north of Lawyers Road. Trees were also downed on Grand Brooks Road.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 01:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department reported numerous roads closed throughout Stafford County, with most closures in the White Oak area. Road closures included Jefferson David Hwy in front of the Fire Department, Mount Olive Road, Kellogg Road, and Holy Corner Road. Ramoth Road in Ramoth was also closed.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLER SCHOOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Albemarle County Law Enforcement reported several roads closed in the central portion of the county, including Millers School Road. Watts Passage under a railroad bridge was also flooded.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKRUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fauquier County Law Enforcement reported closed roads due to high water from Elk Run to Warrenton.

Hail in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 20:22:00 to 08-MAY-08 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Loudoun County Emergency Management reported numerous roads closed in the Arcola area, including Braddock Road, Routes 606 and 50, and Gum Spring Road.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAPIDAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Culpeper County Emergency Management reported numerous roads closed in the in southern Culpeper County, including Rapidan Road, Somerville Road and Stone Mill Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported roads closed due to high water in the Mount Vernon area.

Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORNHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Orange County Emergency Management reported several roads closed due to high water. Road closures included Marquis Road in Orange, Zoar and Burr roads in Locust Grove, and Gold Dale and Old Plank roads.

Lightning in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 21:50:00 to 08-MAY-08 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A newspaper reported that lightning caused a fire at a home on the 600 block of Joshua Street.

Flood in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANASSAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

City of Manassas Law Enforcement reported flooding at Piper Road at Route 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-MAY-08 23:52:00 to 08-MAY-08 23:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found several buildings with structural damage at the Spotsylvania Industrial Park on Main Street, Bowman Drive and Joseph Mills Drive.

Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 09-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A newspaper reported several roads closed in Old Town Alexandria, including King Street and Prince Street.