A strong and closed low pressure system over the Ohio Valley remained nearly stationary through the 16th, bringing copious moisture northward up the eastern seaboard. Lift to produce showers and thunderstorms was focused along a warm front that passed north through the mid-Atlantic during the morning. With ground already saturated from several rounds of significant rainfall in the past week, flooding and flash flooding resulted.  Rainfall amounts of over 4 inches were observed.

Flood in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:30:00 to 16-APR-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Child and adult swept into Rockfish Run from the Kirby Street Bridge.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 15:00:00 to 16-APR-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

There were numerous high water rescues between 4 and 6 pm across Warren County. Some locations of the rescues included Old Oak Lane, Stonewall Jackson Highway, and Prospect Street.

Flood in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 23:00:00 to 17-APR-11 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Opequon Creek was out of its banks at Senseny Road.  Rainfall near the event was measured at 2.12 inches.

Flash Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:30:00 to 16-APR-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Moffett Branch flowing over the bridge at Moffett Branch Road.  A dog had to be rescued from the stream.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:16:00 to 16-APR-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A home was structurally damaged from flash flooding near the intersection of Routes 250 and 151.  A spotter near the event recorded 3 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:45:00 to 16-APR-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A bridge was washed out on Criser Road at Happy Creek.  A rainfall report of 1.91 inches was received from near the event.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:50:00 to 16-APR-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several people were rescued from a car in a flooded roadway.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:30:00 to 16-APR-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY FURNACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous roads closed throughout Shenandoah County, including Liberty Furnace Road.

Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:30:00 to 16-APR-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several locations along Happy Creek, which was out of its banks, were flooded.

Flood in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 23:00:00 to 17-APR-11 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

North Sheperds Mill Road was closed due to high water.  Rainfall near the event was measured at 2.69 inches.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:00:00 to 16-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

County Road 689 was closed due to flooding.  A rainfall report of 2.60 was received near the event location.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:30:00 to 16-APR-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

South River Road at Madison Road was flooded.  A rainfall report of 3.08 inches was received from near the event.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:00:00 to 16-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Nation Spring Road was closed to due flooding of Opequon Creek.  A rainfall report of 2.03 inches was received from near the event.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:30:00 to 16-APR-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUINQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dundee and Fredericksburg Roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:15:00 to 16-APR-11 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURCELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Catoctin creek was out of its banks near Route 690. A rain gage near the event recorded 2.35 inches.