A southerly flow pumped in plenty of moisture from the Atlantic while a slow moving cold front approached from the west. Copious amounts of moisture ahead of the boundary led to showers and thunderstorms. Torrential downpours combined with convection training over the same areas led to flooding.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 04:00:00 to 01-AUG-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Prosperity Avenue closed over Accotink Creek due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 01:43:00 to 01-AUG-18 03:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATHARPIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Featherbed Lane was closed due to flooding near US-29 Lee Highway.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 02:20:00 to 01-AUG-18 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A car was stuck in high water in the 11000 Block of Fairfax Station Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 00:49:00 to 01-AUG-18 02:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOWEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

All of VA-609 Courthouse Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 01:00:00 to 01-AUG-18 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-646 Aden Road was closed due to flooding between VA-611 Fleetwood Drive and Bristow Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 01:04:00 to 01-AUG-18 03:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-656 North Franklin Street was closed due to flooding near East Main Street.

Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 01:15:00 to 01-AUG-18 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-666 Hawfield Road was closed due to flooding over Mountain Run/Walkers Branch between VA-627 Clarks Mountain Road and VA-617 Everona Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 01:20:00 to 01-AUG-18 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GATE OF LOMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A car was stuck in high standing water in the 8300 Block of Sudley Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 01:28:00 to 01-AUG-18 03:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-602 Rogues Road was closed due to flooding near Kennedy Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 04:53:00 to 01-AUG-18 06:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGATO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water in the vicinity of Singing Pines Road caused the road to be closed.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 05:14:00 to 01-AUG-18 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A pickup truck was trapped in high water up to its doors on ValleyView Drive.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 05:28:00 to 01-AUG-18 07:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWELLS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue occurred at Browns Mill Road at Difficult Run.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 06:22:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

VA-702 Beulah Road was closed due to flooding at Wolftrap Creek near VA-675 Browns Mill Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 05:21:00 to 01-AUG-18 07:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water near the intersection of Newman Road and Clifton Creek Drive caused the road to be closed.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 05:24:00 to 01-AUG-18 07:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Eastbound VA-7 Leesburg Pike was closed due to flooding from Colvin Run near VA-743 Colvin Run Road and Carpers Farm Way.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 05:36:00 to 01-AUG-18 07:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Old Church Road was closed at Slate Run due to flooding.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 06:04:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYDIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-634 Mutton Hollow road was closed due to flooding between US-33 Spotswood Trail and VA-635 Matties Run Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 00:49:00 to 01-AUG-18 02:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEALETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 11400 block of VA-656 Remington Road was closed due to flooding over Craig Run.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 03:42:00 to 01-AUG-18 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Fairfax Station Road was closed due to flooding between Colchester Road and Innisvale Drive.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 03:53:00 to 01-AUG-18 05:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Northbound US-29 Lee Highway was closed due to flooding near Clifton Road and Stringfellow Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 03:55:00 to 01-AUG-18 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hunter Mill Road closed over Difficult Run due to flooding near Hunter Station Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 05:27:00 to 01-AUG-18 07:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The USGS stream gage on Accotink Creek near Annandale exceeded the 9.5 foot flood stage during the indicated period. The peak level of 9.99 feet occurred at 6:30am EST.
Woodburn Road was closed over the Accotink Creek due to flooding.

Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 04:03:00 to 01-AUG-18 06:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUSTGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-602 Old Office Road was closed over Mine Run Road due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 04:18:00 to 01-AUG-18 06:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

VA-234 Sudley Road was closed at US-29 Lee Highway due to flooding over Youngs Branch.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 07:35:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The stream gauge at Great Falls along Difficult Run crested at 11.08 feet which is above the flood stage of 11 feet. At 11 feet, Leigh Mill Road floods near Difficult Run.

Flash Flood in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 00:30:00 to 01-AUG-18 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ongoing flooding intensified to flash flooding along Moores Creek. A pedestrian bridge connecting Sunset Avenue and Sunset Avenue Extension was washed away. Water was reported to be four to five feet up on the outside of a home near the creek, and floodwaters pushed into Azalea Park, washing away parts of the playground and damaging fencing.

Flood in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 02:09:00 to 01-AUG-18 04:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANASSAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Rolling road was closed near VA-236 Business/Sudley Road due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 02:09:00 to 01-AUG-18 04:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water caused the road to be closed near the intersection of Pageland Lane and Groveton Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 02:11:00 to 01-AUG-18 04:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDLAND WARRENTON AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water near the intersection of US-17 Marsh Road and Ritchie Road caused the road to be closed.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 02:34:00 to 01-AUG-18 04:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a water rescue on Bristow Road near the Post Office. Four feet of water was across the road.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 03:26:00 to 01-AUG-18 05:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: INLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water was near the intersection of Bel Pre Road and Glen Ella Road. The Road was closed.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 13:15:00 to 01-AUG-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Browns Mill Road at Beulah Road was closed due to high waters.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 03:00:00 to 01-AUG-18 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Virginia Tech stream gage on Cedar Run near Aden exceeded the 10 foot flood stage during the indicated period. The peak level of 12.95 feet was observed at 9:53am EST. Fleetwood Drive was flooded throughout the period near Cedar Run.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 14:15:00 to 01-AUG-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Aden Road was closed at Ausley Court due to high water.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 02:02:00 to 01-AUG-18 06:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Virginia Tech stream gage on Broad Run near Bristow exceeded the 9.5 foot flood stage during the indicated period. The peak level of 11.43 feet occurred at 4:31am EST. Piper Lane was closed overnight near the Manassas VRE train station due to flooding.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 02:56:00 to 01-AUG-18 06:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST DALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on the Robinson River near Locust Dale crested above minor flood stage at 11.5 feet. At 11 feet, water covers a portions of Route 721/Robinson River Road.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 00:49:00 to 01-AUG-18 02:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

VA-806 Elk Run road was closed due to flooding between VA-610 Midland Road and VA-616 Bristersburg Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 03:28:00 to 01-AUG-18 05:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Vale Road was closed both ways between West Ox road and Fox Mill Road.

Flood in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 06:04:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-637 Octonia Road was closed due to flooding between VA-621 South River Road and VA-1001 Ford Avenue.

Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 06:12:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-611 Raccoon Ford Road was closed due to flooding near US-522 Zachary Taylor Highway.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 06:14:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fleetwood Drive was closed due to flooding at Cedar Run. There was a water rescue for a person trapped on dry land surrounded by water.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 06:28:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Main Street was closed due to flooding near Chapel Road and Clifton Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 06:47:00 to 01-AUG-18 08:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

River Bend Road was closed due to flooding south of Arnon Chapel Road.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 12:15:00 to 01-AUG-18 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Leigh Mill Road over Difficult Run between Towlson Road and County Road 5703.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-18 03:06:00 to 01-AUG-18 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSONS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The stream gauge on Bull Run near Manassas Park crested at 15.1 feet, which is above the flood state of 12 feet.