A nearly stationary area of upper level low pressure system over the Ohio Valley provided plenty of lift to combine with an usually strong and moist southeasterly low-level flow to produce bands of moderate to heavy showers across the mid-Atlantic. With saturated ground in place and the training nature of the widespread showers, flood and flash flooding was the result across portions of northern Virginia. Rainfall amounts of over 3 inches were common and included a measurement of 4.48 inches from Earlysville, VA.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 09:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLEMHEIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Secretarys Road and Blenheim Roads were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 10:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Spotswood Trail and Octonia Road were closed due to flooding.  A nearby spotter measured 2.14 inches of rain.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 10:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Little Dry River was flooding Third Hill Road.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 10:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Linville Creek was out of its banks, causing flooding of Shenandoah Avenue.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 11:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY FURNACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Stony Creek was flooded forcing the closure of Dellinger Gap Road and Supinlick Ridge Road.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 11:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHEATFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Julius Keller Road was flooded and impassible.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 12:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARODA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Tom Johnston Road was flooded.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 12:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARKET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Smith Creek Road was flooded and impassible.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 12:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHLONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

War Branch was over Mountain Valley Road, making the road impassible.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 12:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Dundee Road was flooded and impassible.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 12:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUSTGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Old Office Road was flooded near Mine Run.

Flash Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 13:20:00 to 17-MAY-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads, including Route 617, were flooded and impassible near Zachary Taylor Highway.  A nearby rain gage measured 2.67 inches.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 13:30:00 to 17-MAY-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 651 was flooded and impassible.

Flash Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 15:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Morgan Ford Road was closed due to a flash flood on Manassas Run.

Flash Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 15:30:00 to 17-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Aylor Road and Tasker Road.  A nearby rain gage measured 2.04 inches.

Flash Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 14:30:00 to 17-MAY-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULPEPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water at various low-lying roadways.  A rain gage at Culpeper measured 1.79 inches.

Flash Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 19:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYDIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Spotswood Trail was closed due to flash flooding.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 22:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over roadway.

Flash Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 23:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN BUREN FURNACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Cedar Creek was out of its banks, forcing the closure of Van Buren Road.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-11 03:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several Roads were closed across the county due to flooding.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-11 03:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

At least two dozen roads were closed due to flooding across the county.

Flash Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-11 15:30:00 to 18-MAY-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATHARPIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water of a depth of at least 6 inches was flowing across Featherbed Lane north of Route 29.

Flood in WINCHESTER (C), VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 17:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Abrams Creek was flooded at Pall Mall Street.  A spotter in Winchester measured 3.40 inches.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 10:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULKS RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sours Run is out of its banks on over Sours Run Road. A nearby rain gage totaled 2.17 inches.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 11:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAURERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Woodville Road was flooded by Jordan Run and Riverview Drive was flooded by Toms Brook.  A nearby spotter measured 1.27 inches.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 08:45:00 to 17-MAY-11 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Milton Road was impassible and closed due to flooding.  A nearby rain gage measured 2.48 inches.