A strong cold front slowly passed through the region during the morning of the 28th A southerly flow ahead of the front caused deep moisture over the area. The cold front combined with the instability to trigger showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall rates. Slow moving and training convection combined to produce flash flooding in some locations, as rainfall amounts of up to 2.5 inches were observed.

Flash Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 06:24:00 to 28-APR-11 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUMPTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue was performed on New Valley Church Road near Lucketts. Numerous roads between Middleburg and Lucketts were covered with water.  A spotter near the event observed 1.99 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 08:00:00 to 28-APR-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Route 9 was closed due to flash flooding on north fork Little Catoctin Creek.

Flash Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 06:59:00 to 28-APR-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue was ongoing at Dry Mill Road in Leesburg.  Numerous roads throughout the county were either closed or partially restricted.

Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 09:00:00 to 28-APR-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLATE MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reva Road was closed south of Boston due to flooding.  A rain gage near the event measured 1.85 inches.

Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 09:00:00 to 28-APR-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMEDLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Gidbrown Hollow Road was closed due to water over the roadway.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 09:00:00 to 28-APR-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG MUNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Gant Lane and Cochran Mill Road were impassible due to rising creek waters.

Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 12:00:00 to 28-APR-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Bridge on Morgan Ford Road closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 01:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A bridge over Route 609 was washed out due to flash flooding.  A rain gage in the area measured 2.02 inches.

Flash Flood in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 01:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A basement was inundated by nearly 3.5 feet of water.

Flash Flood in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 01:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEREY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 628 was washed out due to flash flooding.