A cold front moved across the Appalachian Mountains early on the morning of December 1 into an unseasonably warm and moisture atmosphere in the Mid-Atlantic. Widespread rain and thunderstorms developed, some of which produced heavy rain and flash flooding across the area. Rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to over 2 inches across most locations, with the highest report received in Rappahannock County of 3.05 inches.

Flash Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 600 was closed at Route 643 due to flash flooding on the Robinson River.

Flash Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEOLA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 644 was closed due to flash flooding on Popham Run.

Flash Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEOLA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 603 was closed at Route 602 due to flash flooding on the Hughes River.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 631 at Route 649 was closed due to flash flooding along Gooney Run.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 603 was closed at Route 643 due to flash flooding along Manassas Run.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The intersection of Ivy Road and Old Ivy Road was closed due to high water. A spotter nearby observed 2.30 inches of rain before the event.

Flash Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SHOP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Routes 657 and 618 were closed due to flash flooding along Crooked Run at the Madison/Culpeper County line.  A nearby rain gauge measured 1.41 inches.

Flash Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A mudslide forced the closure of Route 6.  A rainfall report from nearby was received of 1.82 inches.

Flash Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 628 was closed at Route 640 due to flash flooding along the Thornton River.  A rain gauge in the area measured 1.41 inches.

Flash Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKPARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 607 was closed due to flash flooding on the Robinson River.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 609 was closed at Route 637 due to flash flooding along Molly Camel Run.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 03:30:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water from a creek was flowing over Railroad Avenue.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 03:30:00 to 01-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEERFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water from Hamilton Branch was flowing over Deerfield Valley Road.

Flash Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 01-DEC-10 06:30:00 to 01-DEC-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 628 at Route 630 closed due to flash flooding along Hittles Mill Stream.