After Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and a minimum central pressure of 919 mb on Wednesday October 10th, it weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Georgia and South Carolina. The tropical storm then tracked across North Carolina and southeast Virginia Thursday and Thursday night, October 11th, emerging back into the Atlantic Ocean early Friday morning, October 12th. Ahead of the tropical storm, the strong low level wind field combined with some instability ahead of the storm to generate bands of showers and thunderstorms, one of which became severe. As the system passed south of the region, heavy rain then caused instances of flooding, and strong winds brought down trees. Across Virginia, maximum sustained winds reached 35 mph, peak wind gusts reached 46 mph, and some rainfall totals were observed in excess of 6 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 15:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANCELLOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was blown down in the 11400 block of Catharpin Road between Catharpin Landing Road and Piney Branch Road.

Strong Wind in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 15:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto Tye River Road near Falling Rock Road.

Strong Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 15:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Nearly half a dozen trees were blown down across Albemarle County.

Strong Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down, including in Dogue, Passapatanzy, and Fairview Beach. A 40 knot (46 mph) gust was measured near Dahlgren.

Strong Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down, including across I-95 between Lorton and Fredericksburg. A 37 knot (43 mph) gust was measured at Quantico.

Strong Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down, including across I-95 between Lorton and Fredericksburg.

Strong Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down, including along US-50.

Strong Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several reports of tree damage were received. A 40 knot (46 mph) gust was measured at KDCA (Washington National Airport).

Flash Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 18:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRY FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harrell Road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Albevanna Spring Road was closed at Pat Dennis Road due to high water.

Flash Flood in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOGUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Port Conway Road was washed out at Powhatan Road.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 14:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Fifth street SW was closed due to flooding between Brockwood Drive and Cherry Avenue.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 16:08:00 to 11-OCT-18 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GARDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was covering Monacan Trail Road at numerous intersections.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 16:23:00 to 11-OCT-18 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY IS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

US-1 Jefferson Davis Highway was closed due to flooding near Telegraph Road.

Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 16:42:00 to 11-OCT-18 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Old Plank road was impassable due to flooding near the intersection with Gold Dale Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 16:45:00 to 11-OCT-18 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUMFRIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over Mine Road and the roadway was impassable.

Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 16:57:00 to 11-OCT-18 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDERNESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 3 was closed due to standing water near the intersection with Pilgrim Church Road.

Flood in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 17:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A car was stuck in water along West Catharpin Road near Pamunkey Road. The road was closed due to high water.

Flood in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 17:30:00 to 11-OCT-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROCKROAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Brock Road was closed due to flooding near the intersection with Herndon Road.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 17:58:00 to 11-OCT-18 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wintergreen lane was closed due to flooding near Shelton Shop Road.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 17:58:00 to 11-OCT-18 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Poplar Road was closed due to flooding near Mountain View Road.

Flood in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 20:15:00 to 11-OCT-18 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING GEORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were reports of flooded roads across the entire county, including near the intersection of U.S. 301 and Sunset Lane.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 11-OCT-18 21:00:00 to 11-OCT-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANIEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Mallorys Ford Road was closed at Shelton Lane.