Hurricane Irene tracked up the Mid-Atlantic Coast during the evening hours of the 27th through the early morning hours of the 28th. Irene passed by just to the east of Ocean City, Maryland during the early morning hours of the 28th. The minimum central pressure was 958 millibars and maximum sustained winds were 80 mph, making Irene a category one hurricane. Irene produced tropical storm conditions across portions of northern and central Virginia. The worst conditions were near east of the Interstate 95 Corridor.
Rainfall totals over 2 inches were reported in Stafford County. Widespread power outages were reported across northern and central Virginia mainly east of the Interstate 95 Corridor. Numerous trees were also down and damage was estimated to be over one hundred thousand dollars.

Tropical Storm in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 12:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were down. Twenty trees fell into homes and 8 homes sustained major damage.

Tropical Storm in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 15:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 100 trees were down. Most of the damage was in Springfield, Merrifield, Kingtowne, Annandale, and McLean. Numerous roads were closed due to downed trees and power lines. About 81,000 power outages were reported.

Tropical Storm in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 27-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few trees were down in Stanardsville.

Tropical Storm in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 27-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There were nine reports of trees and power lines down across the county.

Tropical Storm in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 14:00:00 to 27-AUG-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and wires were down across the county.

Tropical Storm in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 12:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power poles were down. Minor damage was reported to a few facilities. Several roads were closed due to fallen trees. US Route 1 and VA Route 654 were closed due to power lines down across the roadway. Approximately 8000 people were without power.

Tropical Storm in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 15:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 633 was closed due to a tree across the roadway.

Tropical Storm in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 16:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees were down across the county. Routes 673, 704, and VA-287 were all closed due fallen trees.

Tropical Storm in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 15:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There were seventy-five reports of downed trees across the county. Thirty-five streets were blocked completely or partially by fallen trees and there were approximately 14,000 homes without power. The intersection of North 18th Street and North Quantico was closed due to fallen trees. The intersection of North Wakefield and Rockspring was closed and the 100 Block of North Liberty was also closed due to fallen trees.

Tropical Storm in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 12:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Downed trees were responsible for over 3,000 homes without power across the county.

Tropical Storm in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 11:42:00 to 27-AUG-11 11:42:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA Route 6 was closed due to a downed tree.

Tropical Storm in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 15:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were down.

Tropical Storm in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 27-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 27-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was down in Luray.