Low pressure was located across the Tennessee Valley while a strong low level jet transported moisture into the Mid-Atlantic. Showers and thunderstorms led to heavy rain across northern and central Virginia leading to scattered flooding mainly from rivers and creeks over flowing.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:15:00 to 05-MAY-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Octonia Road was closed near South River Road and water was over the bridge.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:15:00 to 05-MAY-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Mutton Hollow Road was closed near Dyke Road due to high water.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 12:08:00 to 05-MAY-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was a vehicle trapped in water overflowing from Preddy Creek onto Watts Passage. A water rescue was being conducted.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 07:15:00 to 05-MAY-17 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stream gauge on Mechums River at White Hall exceeded their flood stage of 11 feet. Yards were flooded near the river.

Flood in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 09:07:00 to 05-MAY-17 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on South River at Dooms exceeded the 11 foot flood stage and peaked at 11.23 feet at 10:15 EST. At this level, agricultural flooding was occurring near the river. Livestock should have been moved to higher ground. Flooding was also occurring in the City of Waynesboro to the south.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 09:38:00 to 05-MAY-17 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST DALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on Robinson River at Locust Dale exceeded their flood stage of 11 feet and peaked at 15.38 feet at 14:45 EST. Multiple spots on Route 721 were flooded, along with other nearby low lying land. Access may affected some residents.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 10:38:00 to 06-MAY-17 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIXEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on Hazel River at Rixeyville exceeded their flood stage of 16 feet and peaked at 19.66 feet at 17:30 EST. Low lying agricultural land near the river began to flood.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-17 00:24:00 to 06-MAY-17 10:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on Rappahannock River at Remington exceeded their flood stage of 15 feet and peaked at 16.53 feet at 5:00 EST. Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington were flooded.

Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:40:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tiger Valley Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:51:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to twelve inches of water was flowing over Harris Hollow Road in several places.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 07:36:00 to 05-MAY-17 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Old Courthouse Road was closed near Besley Road due to high water.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 07:37:00 to 05-MAY-17 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANTILLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Park Meadow Road was closed near Westfields Boulevard due to high water.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 09:34:00 to 05-MAY-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over Garber Road between Kibler Road and Graveltown Road.

Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 03:37:00 to 05-MAY-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEY RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Rose Mill Road was closed between route 56 and route 151 due to flooding from local creek.

Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 09:24:00 to 05-MAY-17 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAGE BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on Rockfish River at Greenfield exceeded their flood stage of 12 feet and peaked at 12.08 feet at 10:00 EST. Water began to cover a portion of Route 617 near the river. Nearby fields were also flooded.