Heavy rain of 1-3 inches fell during the evening and overnight of May 18th into May 19th along and east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This prompted flooding in the region, mainly of streams. Some of the stream flooding lasted into the 20th, especially on larger rivers.

Flood in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 01:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 400 block of Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville was flooded and closed. Also, Tonsler Park nearby had standing water in it.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 01:59:00 to 19-MAY-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Woodburn Road closed at Accotink Creek due to flooding.

Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 02:20:00 to 19-MAY-18 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Gladstone Road flooded and closed in the 1000 block.

Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 02:20:00 to 19-MAY-18 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Allens Creek Road flooded and closed.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 04:21:00 to 19-MAY-18 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIXEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Hazel River near Rixeyville exceeded the 16 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak level of 17.69 feet was observed at 10:30am EST on May 19th. At these levels, agricultural flooding is occurring and water is approaching Ryland Chapel Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 11:52:00 to 20-MAY-18 03:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Rappahannock River at Remington exceeded the 15 foot flood stage during the times indicated. The peak level of 16.44 feet occurred at 8:30pm EST on May 19th. At these levels, roads are flooded along Tinpot Run due to backwater.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 14:00:00 to 19-MAY-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Cedar Run near Aden exceeded the 10 foot flood stage during the times indicated. The peak level of 10.06 feet occurred at 2:25pm EST on May 19th. Emergency management confirmed Aden Road was flooded with around 6 inches of water near the gage location.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 09:29:00 to 19-MAY-18 13:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Broad Run near Manassas Airport exceeded the 9.5 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak value of 10.46 feet occurred at 11:45am EST on May 19th. At the observed levels, Piper Lane floods near the Manassas Airport.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 02:19:00 to 19-MAY-18 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAPIDAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Robinson River at Locust Dale exceeded the 11 foot flood stage during the times indicated. The peak level of 12.64 feet was observed at 06:45am EST on May 19th. At these levels, portions of Route 721 (Robinson River Road) flood.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 10:15:00 to 19-MAY-18 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKSHIRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Bull Run near Manassas Park exceeded the 12 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak level of 12.44 feet was observed at 2:18pm EST on May 19th. Emergency management confirmed flooding of backyards along Lake Drive, and flooding of nearby trails.