Heavy rains on May 21st in western Rockingham County caused significant flooding. Those floodwaters moved downstream on the 22nd, causing stream flooding. Meanwhile, afternoon showers and thunderstorms produced around an inch of rain, producing some urban flooding in the DC metropolitan area.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAY-18 23:40:00 to 22-MAY-18 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Significant flash flooding was reported in the Yankeetown and Fulks Run areas, with water in vehicles, numerous roads closed, and most small streams out of their banks.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAY-18 23:40:00 to 22-MAY-18 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A portion of Hopkins Gap Road was scoured out near Turner Run and the Bare Ridge Road intersection.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAY-18 19:45:00 to 21-MAY-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads in the Bergton and Yankeetown area were observed to have water over them but they were all still passable.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 16:09:00 to 22-MAY-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lawyers Road flooded and closed at Carrhill Road.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 05:47:00 to 22-MAY-18 12:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARKET ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the North Fork Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson exceeded the 13 foot flood stage during the times indicated. The peak level of 14.67 feet was the highest since 2011, and was observed at 9:00am EST on May 22nd. At these levels, water approaches roads near the river in Mount Jackson and agricultural flooding is occurring.

Flash Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAY-18 22:20:00 to 22-MAY-18 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Little Dry River Road was flooded and closed due to flash flooding of Little Dry River.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 16:20:00 to 22-MAY-18 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Old Keene Mill Road flooded and closed near Greeley Boulevard.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 16:30:00 to 22-MAY-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding near the intersection of Colshire Meadow Drive and Colshire Drive closed the road.

Flood in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 16:50:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Street flooding due to standing water on George Washington Memorial Parkway near Rosslyn. Water was reported to be over the hood of a vehicle.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 00:30:00 to 22-MAY-18 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding continued in the Fulks Run, Bergton, and Yankeetown areas. Many roads were closed with many streams out of their banks from earlier flash flooding.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 14:17:00 to 22-MAY-18 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the North Fork Shenandoah River at Burnshire Dam exceeded the 13 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak value of 14.20 feet occurred at 3:44pm EST on May 22nd. Numerous bridges and roads were flooded in the section of the river between Woodstock and Strasburg.

Flood in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-18 00:11:00 to 22-MAY-18 03:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOTES STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the North Fork Shenandoah River at Cootes Store exceeded the 15 foot flood stage during the times indicated. The peak level of 17.00 feet was observed at 1:15am EST on May 22nd, and was the highest level observed since 1996. This was also the first flood of any kind at this location since 2011. At these levels, agricultural flooding is occurring, along with flooding of a campground. Low spots on Brocks Gap road also begin to flood.