A deep upper level trough tapped into Gulf and Atlantic moisture which led to heavy rain across the Mid Atlantic. Tropical-like conditions resulted in showers and thunderstorms to persist before a cold front moved through later in the day.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 00:50:00 to 16-MAY-14 19:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at New Market reached flood stage.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 02:25:00 to 16-MAY-14 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Zeus reached flood stage.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 04:02:00 to 16-MAY-14 05:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Ruckersville reached flood stage.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 19:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIXEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Rixeyville reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 03:23:00 to 16-MAY-14 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Waterford reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 08:40:00 to 16-MAY-14 10:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Waterford reached flood stage.

Flood in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 00:33:00 to 16-MAY-14 02:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a road washed out in Grove Hill.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 01:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUCLUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There was a water rescue due to high water over Vaucluse Road.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 02:45:00 to 16-MAY-14 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Adams Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 02:46:00 to 16-MAY-14 04:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US Highway 50 east was closed from Hayfield Road to Back Mountain road due to flooding.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 03:45:00 to 16-MAY-14 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEALETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was high water on portions of Remington Road south of US Route 17.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 04:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OATLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was covering part of US 15 at Route 650.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 04:49:00 to 16-MAY-14 06:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUCETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There was flooding on US highway 40 at Marker Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water covering Merry Oaks Road at US Route 17.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:44:00 to 16-MAY-14 07:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 719 was closed in Round Hill.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:44:00 to 16-MAY-14 07:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURCELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 611 was closed north of Purcellville due to flooding.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:00:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURCELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

South Fork Catoctin Creek was flooded in Purcellville.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:04:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD RUN FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a water rescue from a stranded car on Thomas Ave near Sugarland Run.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:13:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SHOP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 657 was closed in Culpeper county due to flooding.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASSANOVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was covering a bridge on 8900 Block Rogues Road.

Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:31:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wall collapsed of a basement that was flooded.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:31:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUMFRIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Mine Road closed due to flooding.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 07:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISON AAF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Route 1 was closed due to high water between Telegraph Road and Fairfax County Parkway.

Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 13:09:00 to 16-MAY-14 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a water rescue on Hazard Mill Road in Bentonville.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 13:50:00 to 16-MAY-14 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was about five feet of flowing water and debris at Route 643 near the Shenandoah Animal Hospital.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 14:10:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Bastable Mill Road was closed at Turkey Run due to water over roadway.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 20:12:00 to 16-MAY-14 22:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The North Fork Shenandoah River was out of its banks and flowing across the bridge on Chapman Landing Road near Old Valley Pike in Edinburg.

Flash Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 03:20:00 to 16-MAY-14 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUCETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Old Charles Town Road was flooded at Opequon Creek.

Flash Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 03:23:00 to 16-MAY-14 04:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The South Fork Catoctin Creek was flooded at Waterford.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:24:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Around a foot of flowing water closed Kirby Road in McLean.

Flood in FAIRFAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 04:49:00 to 16-MAY-14 05:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Fairfax City reached flood stage.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:05:00 to 16-MAY-14 10:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Annandale reached flood stage.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:21:00 to 16-MAY-14 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CRAWFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Burketown reached flood stage.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:20:00 to 17-MAY-14 00:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Burnshire Dam reached flood stage.

Flood in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:23:00 to 16-MAY-14 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEMAN MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Buckton reached flood stage.

Flood in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 03:03:00 to 16-MAY-14 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Berryville reached flood stage.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 12:32:00 to 16-MAY-14 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Catlett reached flood stage.

Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 02:25:00 to 16-MAY-14 05:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOOMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Dooms reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 14:30:00 to 18-MAY-14 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Edwards Ferry reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 04:09:00 to 16-MAY-14 06:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUMPTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The river gauge at Leesburg reached flood stage.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 02:45:00 to 16-MAY-14 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST DALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Locust Dale reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Sterling reached flood stage.

Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 04:20:00 to 16-MAY-14 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Laurel Mills reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 08:13:00 to 16-MAY-14 12:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Middleburg reached flood stage.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 08:09:00 to 16-MAY-14 12:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Mount Jackson reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:16:00 to 16-MAY-14 10:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILOMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Mountville reached flood stage.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 04:31:00 to 16-MAY-14 08:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gauge at Lincoln reached flood stage.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 15-MAY-14 23:55:00 to 16-MAY-14 01:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There was three feet of water standing near the 5400 block of Plank Road.

Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-14 09:30:00 to 16-MAY-14 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Harris Hollow Road was impassable west of the Town of Washington.