A strong low pressure tracked across the Ohio Valley and into the Great Lakes. Southerly flow on the east side of this system brought abundant Gulf moisture into the mid-Atlantic. Heavy rain developed along a cold front, producing flash flooding and later flooding during the morning of the 25th.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 07:24:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 635 near Route 633 was closed due to flash flooding. Observed in the area measured 2.26 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA FURNACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Stoney Creek Road was closed as Stoney Creek was out of its banks. Rainfall report near the area received of 1.60 inches.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 07:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues ongoing. Rainfall reports of up to 4.23 inches across the region.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 07:55:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHAMS RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Browns Gap Turnpike at 3 Notched Road closed due to flash flooding. There was ongoing flooding reported across the county. Rain gauge in Earlysville measured 2.36 inches.

Flash Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE FORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Flash flooding reported along the Covington River. Report of 4.05 inches total rainfall, with 1.07 inches in one hour.

Flash Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Crest Hill Road at Hume Road was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERANDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Evacuations due to flash flooding were reported across the Sherando and Bat Creek area. Rainfall report of 3.28 inches in the area.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GARDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Plank Road Closed due to high water. Cooperative observer in the area reported 3.22 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKPARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fords Shop Road near State Route 632 closed due to flooding. Report of 3.95 inches of rainfall near the area.

Flash Flood in HARRISONBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 04:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISONBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Waterman Drive closed due to flash flooding. Observer in Harrisonburg reported 1.78 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Butler Store Road was closed at the low water bridge due to flash flooding. Observer in the area reported 2.19 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 05:14:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

McIntire Road at Harris Street under two feet of water. Measurement of 2.51 inches of rain in Charlottesville.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEERFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle was rescued from high waters. Cooperative observer measured 2.35 rainfall in the area.

Flash Flood in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAUNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fifteen to twenty roads in the county closed, including many of the major roads.  Cooperative observer measured 1.40 inches of rain south the area.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 01:25:00 to 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water running over the the intersection of Old Churchville Road and Franks Mill Road. Observer near the event measured 3.27 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:42:00 to 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The interesection of Ivy Road and Old Ivy Road was closed due to 4 feet of water flowing over the roadway. Cooperative observer near the event measured 2.66 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NELLYSFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of flash flooding across the county. Mesonet rain gauge 10 miles south of Stuarts Draft recorded 5.79 inches of rain.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUCETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A one lane bridge was closed along Old Charles Town Road due to high water. Rainfall total near event reported of 1.97 inches.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:45:00 to 25-JAN-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING KNOLLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A low water bridge was closed due to high water.  Rain gauge near the area measured 1.30 inches.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:46:00 to 25-JAN-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING KNOLLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Greenwood Road near Sulphur Spring Road closed due to high water. Radar estimated two to four inches across the region.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:46:00 to 25-JAN-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Indian Hollow Road was closed due to high water.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:51:00 to 25-JAN-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hollow Road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-10 02:55:00 to 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A basement was flooded out and a water rescue was conducted at a residence. A rain gauge in the county measured 2.20 inches of rain.