Low pressure and its associated cold front passed through during the early morning hours of April 16th. Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches fell in portions of the state, producing flooding throughout northern Virginia.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 03:02:00 to 16-APR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A swift water rescue occurred on Woodburn Road near Annandale at Accotink Creek. One person was successfully rescued from a vehicle.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 03:30:00 to 16-APR-18 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLNIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The HOV lanes of I-395 were flooded and closed near the intersection with the I-395 Express Lanes.

Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 05:16:00 to 16-APR-18 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORDWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wallace Mill Road impassible due to high water near Estaline Valley Road. Bashaw Road also closed nearby at Little River Road.

Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 05:29:00 to 16-APR-18 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Old Parkersburg Turnpike flooded and impassible near Bear Wallow Flat Road at the Calfpasture River.

Flood in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 06:06:00 to 16-APR-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOOMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A Street flooded near Calf Mountain Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 07:29:00 to 16-APR-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWELLS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Browns Mill Road flooded and closed between Beulah Road and Windstone Drive.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 07:17:00 to 16-APR-18 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The stream gauge on Broad Run at Bristow exceeded the 9.5 foot flood stage, flooding Piper Lane at and near the railroad bridge.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 06:19:00 to 16-APR-18 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCCOQUAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

I-95 Express Lanes flooded and closed at Virginia Route 123.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 03:30:00 to 16-APR-18 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Old Courthouse Road was flooded and closed near Besley Road due to rapid overtopping of Wolftrap Creek.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 02:10:00 to 16-APR-18 04:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The USGS stream gauge on Accotink Creek near Annandale rapidly exceeded flood stage, causing flooding of Woodburn Road and Prosperity Avenue. This event continued as an areal flood for a few more hours after the time noted.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 03:30:00 to 16-APR-18 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWINKS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Swinks Mill Road flooded and closed due to rapidly rising water over the road on Scotts Run.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 04:09:00 to 16-APR-18 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Braddock Road flooded and closed due to rapidly rising water in the vicinity of Backlick Run.