A strong cold front pushed through the area during the evening Dec 24th. An area of low pressure formed along this front and slid across the region. This brought some heavy showers to the region, and even a few isolated thunderstorms. Several instances of flooding resulted from this event.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 25-DEC-20 00:51:00 to 25-DEC-20 01:45:00 (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 Strathmeade Springs, VA. rose above flood stage during the specified time, reaching a max flood stage of 251.74 feet at 1:10 AM EST.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 19:58:00 to 24-DEC-20 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEPP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on South Fork Quantico Creek at Independent Hill, VA reached flood stage during the specified time period, with a peak of 9.16feet at 9:15 PM EST. At 9 feet, water approaches Joplin Road /Route 619/ at the creek.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 21:26:00 to 25-DEC-20 07:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
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, VA reached flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a peak stream level of 13.75 feet at 3:25 AM EST. At 9.5 feet Piper Lane is flooded near Manassas Airport. Trails near the stream are also flooded. At 16 feet water would begin to approach backyards in the Kingsbrooke neighborhood.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 25-DEC-20 00:20:00 to 25-DEC-20 17:20:00 (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, VA rose above flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a peak stream level of 11.37 feet at 8:21 AM EST. At 10 feet Fleetwood Road floods near Cedar Run.

Flood in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 17:45:00 to 25-DEC-20 08:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST DALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Robinson River near Locust Dale rose above flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a peak stream level of 14.47 feet. At 14 feet multiple spots on Route 721 are flooded, along with other nearby low lying land. Access may be affected for residents.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:46:00 to 24-DEC-20 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Difficult Run at Wolf Trap, VA. rose above flood stage during the specified time, reaching a max flood stage of 195.13 feet at 2:50 PM EST.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 18:29:00 to 24-DEC-20 23:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Difficult Run at Wolf Trap, VA. rose above flood stage during the specified time, reaching a max flood stage of 195.61 feet at 9:40 PM EST.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 25-DEC-20 00:42:00 to 25-DEC-20 08:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Difficult Run at Wolf Trap, VA. rose above flood stage during the specified time, reaching a max flood stage of 195.49 feet at 4:05 AM EST.

Flood in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:14:00 to 24-DEC-20 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Mechums River in White Hall, VA. rose above flood stage during the specified time, reaching a max flood stage of 12.17 feet at 6:30 PM EST. At 11 feet, water reaches the yard of a home on Free Union Road.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 25-DEC-20 02:01:00 to 25-DEC-20 03:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEPP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on South Fork Quantico Creek at Independent Hill, VA reached flood stage during the specified time period, with a peak of 9.16feet at 3:15 AM EST. At 9 feet, water approaches Joplin Road /Route 619/ at the creek.

Flood in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 21:03:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIXEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Hazel River near Rixeyville, VA rose above flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a peak stream level of 18.08 feet. At 18 feet Ryland Chapel Road begins to flood.

Flood in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 25-DEC-20 02:30:00 to 25-DEC-20 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEEMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Smith Creek near New Market rose above flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a peak stream level of 8.0 feet at 5:30 AM EST. At 8 feet, fields near the creek are flooded. Water also reaches Route 826.

Flood in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 25-DEC-20 01:28:00 to 25-DEC-20 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Rappahannock River at Reminton rose above flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a max stream level of 17.05 feet. At 15 feet, Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington are flooded. At 18 feet, water approaches homes south of Remington and covers the parking area at the Kellys Ford boat ramp.

Flood in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 25-DEC-20 01:11:00 to 25-DEC-20 12:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: RACCOON FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Rapidan River near Culpeper indicated that flooding occurred during the specified timeframe, with a peak stream level of 14.1 feet at 7:00 AM EST. At 14 feet, River Road on the Orange County side of the Rapidan River is flooded in a few spots, and pastureland is flooded on both sides of the river. Other low lying roads near the river are also beginning to flood, and access to homes may become limited. No structures are affected at this level.

Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 23:24:00 to 25-DEC-20 18:36:00 (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, VA rose above flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a peak stream level of 15.79 feet at 10:05 AM EST. At 15 feet backyards are flooded along Lake Drive in Manassas, along with much of the Bull Run trail system.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 17:42:00 to 24-DEC-20 20:15:00 (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 Strathmeade Springs, VA. rose above flood stage during the specified time, reaching a max flood stage of 252.62 feet at 6:50 PM EST.