An area of low pressure moving over West Virginia pushed a strong cold front through the region during the early morning hours of March 5th. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds as well as heavy rain. Several lines of thunderstorms crossed the region from the evening of March 4th through the early morning of March 5th. Heavy rain lead to several road closures due to flooding. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were measured at several locations, with a maximum wind gust of 74 mph measured at Reagan National Airport. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines down across central and northern Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 04-MAR-08 19:44:00 to 04-MAR-08 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Front Royal measured a wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 04-MAR-08 21:36:00 to 04-MAR-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUARTS DRAFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Augusta County Emergency Management reported several trees down across the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 04-MAR-08 21:40:00 to 04-MAR-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROZET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Albemarle County Emergency Management reported several trees down in the western portion of the county.

Flash Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Stafford County Emergency Management reported flash flooding along creeks running into the Rappahannock River. A water rescue performed in Falmouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAR-08 00:15:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD RUN FARMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large tree down at the intersection of Sugarland Run Drive and Parkhill Lane in Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAR-08 00:33:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Reagan National Airport measured a wind gust of 74 mph.

Flash Flood in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAR-08 22:45:00 to 05-MAR-08 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The City of Charlottesville Emergency Management reported 1 foot of running water over the roadway. There was also a washout of a road under construction at th3 00th block of 15 St NW.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 04-MAR-08 23:44:00 to 04-MAR-08 23:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Stafford County Emergency Management reported significant tree damage in Falmouth. A gas station canopy was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 04-MAR-08 23:45:00 to 04-MAR-08 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW POST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Spotsylvania County Emergency Management reported trees down on Marengo Plantation Lane in New Post.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 04-MAR-08 23:55:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fauquier County Emergency Management reported several trees and wires down across the central and northern portions of the county.