Heavy rain fell during the evening and early overnight of May 16th in extreme northern Virginia, near Winchester. This heavy rain of 1-3 inches caused flooding in Clarke, Frederick, and Loudoun counties early on the 17th. More heavy rain developed in Central Virginia during the afternoon of the 17th, causing new flooding as a result of 1-4 inches of rainfall.

Flood in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-18 23:00:00 to 17-MAY-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

River Road flooded and closed in multiple locations due to flooding along the Shenandoah River.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 01:00:00 to 17-MAY-18 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING KNOLLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Low water bridge over Abrams Creek flooded and closed on Valley Mill Road in the 1500 block.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 05:15:00 to 17-MAY-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURCELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads flooded and closed near South Fork Catoctin Creek north of Round Hill.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 06:45:00 to 17-MAY-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURCELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Ketoctin Church Road flooded and closed at the crossing of South Fork Catoctin Creek.

Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 15:22:00 to 17-MAY-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASKIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Cars trapped in floodwaters in the Gladstone area.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 17:11:00 to 17-MAY-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two feet of water over Garber Road alongside Mill Creek, rendering the roadway impassible.

Flood in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 00:26:00 to 17-MAY-18 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on Opequon Creek near Berryville exceeded the 10 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak observed was 11.54 feet at 8:30am EST on May 17th. At the observed levels, Old Charles Town Road is flooded.

Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 14:45:00 to 17-MAY-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASKIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Gladstone Road and Caskie Drive both flooded and closed near Gladstone.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 08:15:00 to 17-MAY-18 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on South Fork Catoctin Creek near Waterford exceeded the 8 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak level of 8.49 feet occurred at 11:00am EST on May 17th. At these levels, agricultural overbank flooding is occurring.