A potent upper-level low and associated area of surface low pressure approached the region from southwest on the 15th. Strong forcing for ascent and ample moisture transport in advance of the upper level low led to a prolonged period of rain across the region. Eventually low pressure transferred to the coast before precipitation wound down on the 16th. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4 inches were observed across the area.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 10:30:00 to 15-DEC-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIENNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Old Courthouse Road closed near intersection with Besley Road due to flooding.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 12:15:00 to 15-DEC-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Woodburn Road closed due to flooding between Spicewood Drive and Robey Avenue.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 12:25:00 to 15-DEC-18 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-680 (Gate Road) closed due to high water east of US-29 (Seminole Trail).

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 12:42:00 to 15-DEC-18 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Edwards Ferry Road NE closed between Battlefield Parkway and Red Rock Way.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 12:45:00 to 15-DEC-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONOVANS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Burke Lake Road closed near intersection with Kilkenny Lane due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 21:20:00 to 15-DEC-18 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fleetwood Drive near Sowego Road impassable due to flooding.

Flood in FREDERICKSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 02:18:00 to 17-DEC-18 07:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDERICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gage on the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg exceeded the 13 foot flood stage during the indicated period. The City Dock in Fredericksburg was flooded and closed. Water entered the basement of a home near Fredericksburg City Dock, as well as a guest house off of Caroline Street. The Old Mill Park maintenance facility was flooded. Old Mill Park was flooded and inaccessible by car. Water also reached River Road on the east side of the river. The peak level of 15.20 feet occurred at 7:25 PM on the 16th.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 23:34:00 to 16-DEC-18 05:43:00 (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 the South Fork of the Catoctin Creek near Waterford exceeded the 8 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Lowland fields near the creek were flooded. The peak level of 8.45 feet occurred at 1:00 AM on the 16th.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 19:48:00 to 17-DEC-18 04:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMERDUCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gage on the Rappahannock River at Remington exceeded the 15 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Water reached the top of the boat ramp at Kellys Ford. Tin Pot Lane and Summerduck Road were flooded due to backwater effects on Tin Pot Run. The peak level of 18.45 feet occurred at 2:45 PM on the 16th.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 20:06:00 to 15-DEC-18 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Accotink Creek at Annandale exceeded the 9.5 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Woodburn Road was flooded, as well as trails along the creek. The peak level of 10.03 feet occurred at 10:15 PM on the 15th.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 04:15:00 to 16-DEC-18 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Cedar Run at Catlett exceeded the 12 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Water overflowed the banks into the lowlands. The peak level of 12.02 feet occurred at 4:30 AM on the 16th.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 19:38:00 to 16-DEC-18 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: OATLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Goose Creek at Leesburg exceeded the 12 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Water approached low spots along State Route 733 (Lime Kiln Road). Water was in the backyards of homes near Highway 15 and reached the underside of two low bridges over the creek at Crooked Bridge Lane. The peak level of 14.75 feet occurred at 08:15 AM on the 16th.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 15:57:00 to 15-DEC-18 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Aden Road at Parkgate Drive closed as a result of flooding.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 16:46:00 to 15-DEC-18 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIDEBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

New Guinea Road (10000 block) closed due to flooding.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:04:00 to 15-DEC-18 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lime Kiln Road (38000 block) closed due to flooding/vehicle in the water.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:14:00 to 15-DEC-18 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKSHIRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lake Drive closed from Dead End to Pine Street due to flooding.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:05:00 to 15-DEC-18 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILOMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snickersville Turnpike at Hibbs Bridge Road closed due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:06:00 to 16-DEC-18 18:35:00 (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 at Manassas Park exceeded the 12 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Backyards were flooded along Lake Drive in Manassas, along with much of the Bull Run trail system. The peak level of 15.63 feet occurred at 7:38 AM on the 16th.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:10:00 to 16-DEC-18 10:13:00 (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 the Broad Run at Bristow exceeded the 9.5 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Piper Lane flooded near Manassas Airport and trails along the stream were also flooded. The peak level of 13.35 feet occurred at 11:07 PM on the 15th.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:44:00 to 16-DEC-18 19:30:00 (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 at Aden exceeded the 10 foot flood stage during the indicated period, flooding Fleetwood Drive near Cedar Run. The peak level of 11.80 feet occurred at 7:06 AM on the 16th.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:37:00 to 15-DEC-18 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Valley View Drive at Bristow Road closed due to flooding.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:48:00 to 15-DEC-18 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING KNOLLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sulphur Springs Road between Millwood Pike and Opequon Road closed due to flooding.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:52:00 to 15-DEC-18 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hazel River Road closed due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 18:54:00 to 15-DEC-18 20:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Old Church Road at Oxfordshire Drive closed due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 20:15:00 to 15-DEC-18 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescue on Little River Road near the Prince William/Loudoun County line. Submerged vehicle with four occupants, self rescued.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 01:21:00 to 16-DEC-18 06:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAPIDAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gage on the Robinson River at Locust Dale exceeded the 11 foot flood stage during the indicated period. Water covered a portion of Route 721 (Robinson River Road). Agricultural flooding was also observed. The peak level of 11.91 feet occurred at 3:45 AM on the 16th.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 21:28:00 to 15-DEC-18 23:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads closed due to flooding in Frederick County VA, particularly north of US Route 522 and west of Interstate 81, including Adams Road, Green Spring Road, Hunting Ridge Road, and Cattail Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 21:30:00 to 15-DEC-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATHARPIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Artemus Road at Pageland Lane is closed due to flooding.

Flood in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 22:08:00 to 16-DEC-18 00:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water reported in the 4000 block of Back Mountain Road in vicinity of Pifer Run.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 22:49:00 to 16-DEC-18 00:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Piper Lane closed as a result of flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 01:26:00 to 16-DEC-18 03:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEPENDENT HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Joplin Road from Bristow Road to Liming Lane closed due to flooding.

Flood in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 12:53:00 to 15-DEC-18 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG MUNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Shreve Mill Road closed west of Sycolin Road due to flooding.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 01:26:00 to 16-DEC-18 03:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reid Lane closed from Fauqier Drive to Vint Hill Road due to flooding.

Flood in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-18 01:47:00 to 16-DEC-18 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Opequon Road closed near Clarke and Frederick County line due to flooding.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 12:25:00 to 15-DEC-18 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

VA-642 (Duet Road) closed due to high water near VA-603 (Whippoorwill Road). VA-600 Bohannon Road closed due to high water between Old Blue Ridge Turnpike and Nethers Road. VA-602 (Hughes River Road) closed due to high water near VA-231 (S F T Valley Road). VA-644 (Emmett Road) closed due to high water near VA-646 (Champe Plain Road).

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 13:51:00 to 15-DEC-18 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hazel River Road closed near Monumental Mills Road due to high water.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 22:41:00 to 16-DEC-18 00:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATHARPIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Featherbed Lane closed at Sudley Road as a result of flooding.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 12:15:00 to 15-DEC-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hunter Mill Road closed near intersection with Lawyers Road due to flooding.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 15-DEC-18 20:10:00 to 15-DEC-18 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water rescue on Chapel Road near Cold Point Road. Car stranded in high water.