A coastal low pressure moved up the Atlantic seaboard. Copious moisture spread northward across the southern and western suburbs of Washington DC in the state of Virginia. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches were widespread, causing fairly widespread flooding.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 15:29:00 to 21-JUL-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRY FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kings Highway flooded and closed near Fredericksburg.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 15:45:00 to 21-JUL-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Easy Street closed over Marumsco Creek due to water flowing over the road.

Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:05:00 to 21-JUL-18 22:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Multiple stream gages on Cameron Run exceeded their flood stages during the time indicated. The gage at the Metro Yellow Line bridge near Huntington exceeded flood stage during the entire time indicated, while gages upstream exceeded flood stage for a shorter period of time. The main impact was to trails along the stream.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:25:00 to 22-JUL-18 10:46:00 (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 indicated period. The peak level of 11.20 feet occurred at 1:33am EST on July 22nd. Aden Road flooded in the area.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:25:00 to 22-JUL-18 01:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Accotink Creek near Annandale exceeded the flood stage of 9.5 feet during the indicated period. The peak level of 12.49 feet occurred at 9:45pm EST on July 21st. Prosperity Avenue and Woodburn Road were flooded, along with parkland.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:24:00 to 22-JUL-18 08:02:00 (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 Bristow exceeded the flood stage of 9.5 feet during the indicated period. The peak level of 14.20 feet occurred at 9:06pm EST on July 21st. Piper Lane was significantly flooded near Manassas Airport, along with streamside trails.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:10:00 to 22-JUL-18 20:40:00 (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 period. The peak level of 20.20 feet was observed at 8:45am EST on July 22nd. Streamside trails were flooded. Closer to peak levels, Lake Drive flooded in multiple spots, with overland flow affecting two basements in that same area.

Flood in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:25:00 to 21-JUL-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Twilight Lane flooded and closed near Marye Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:28:00 to 21-JUL-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northbound Route 28 flooded and impassable near Aden Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:46:00 to 21-JUL-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Woodburn Road closed at Accotink Creek due to flowing water over the road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:59:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POHICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Armistead Road flooded and closed near US 1.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:04:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOWEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sowego Road flooded and closed at Town Run near Elk Run Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:12:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Fleetwood Drive reported flooded and closed.

Flood in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:15:00 to 21-JUL-18 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two to three feet of standing water covered the main entrance to the Dahlgren Naval Base.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:17:00 to 21-JUL-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heflin Road flooded and closed near Poplar Road.

Flood in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 16:04:00 to 21-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Shannon Drive flooded and closed south of Fredericksburg.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 16:35:00 to 21-JUL-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Valley View Drive flooded and closed south of Bristow.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:23:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Ramoth Church Road flooded and closed near Courthouse Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:39:00 to 21-JUL-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGATO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US Highway 29 flooded and closed near Sandy Point Lane.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:07:00 to 21-JUL-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Accotink Creek was rain-swollen and flowing over Woodburn Road after torrential rains. A driver drove into the high rushing water and had to be rescued.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Old Courthouse Road flooded and closed near Besley Road at Wolftrap Creek.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC LEAN HAMLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lewinsville Road (Route 694) was flooded and closed in the 8500 block near Lewinsville Mews.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:09:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GATE OF LOMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wellington Road flooded and closed near Manassas.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 16:48:00 to 21-JUL-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWINKS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Virginia Route 193 (Georgetown Pike) was impassable due to high water on Scott Run near Swinks Mill Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:10:00 to 21-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Carriage Ford Road flooded and closed near Hazelwood Drive.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:20:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Fleetwood Road flooded and closed near Stone Ridge.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:27:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Beach Mill Road flooded and closed near Route 674.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONOVANS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Burke Lake Road flooded and closed near the outlet to Burke Lake due to torrential rain.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prosperity Avenue flooded and closed due to torrential rain swelling area creeks north of Woodburn Road.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rapid flooding in the 10300 block of Lawyers Road forced the closure of the road.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIDEBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Burke Centre Parkway was flooded due to torrential rainfall and had to be closed near Burke Commons Road.

Flash Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 20:45:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rain prompted flooding of Broad Run, forcing a water rescue on Evergreen Mills Road near Belmont Ridge Road.

Flash Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:25:00 to 21-JUL-18 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sudley Road (State Route 234) flooded due to Youngs Branch going out of its banks. Two vehicles were trapped in swift rushing water from Youngs Branch, prompting water rescues.

Flash Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 22:55:00 to 21-JUL-18 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swift water rescue on Featherbed Lane near Manassas.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 20:10:00 to 21-JUL-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescue from floodwaters at the intersection of Old Church Road and Crockett Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 20:10:00 to 21-JUL-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Piper Lane flooded and closed due to overflow of Broad Run near the railroad tracks.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:25:00 to 21-JUL-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINNIEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wintercress Court flooded and closed near Tallowwood Drive.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:30:00 to 21-JUL-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Edwards Ferry Road flooded and closed east of Leesburg.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 22:06:00 to 21-JUL-18 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snickersville Turnpike flooded and closed near Mountville.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 22-JUL-18 09:09:00 to 22-JUL-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKSHIRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Backwater due to flooding of Bull Run forced the closure of portions of Lake Drive. Two houses had flooded basements due to overland flow.

Flood in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 15:38:00 to 21-JUL-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRY FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Deacon Road flooded and closed near Harrell Road.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 18:52:00 to 21-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONOVANS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A motorist in a truck was stranded in high water on Lakewood Lane in the Clifton area.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 21:52:00 to 22-JUL-18 03:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Difficult Run near Great Falls exceeded the flood stage of 11 feet during the indicated period. The peak level of 12.80 feet occurred at midnight EST on July 22nd.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUL-18 17:32:00 to 21-JUL-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Courthouse Road flooded and closed at Town Run between Brent Town Road and Elk Run Road.