A light flow aloft along with an unstable atmosphere led to slow moving showers and thunderstorms. Heavy amounts of rain led to instances of flooding and flash flooding.

Flood in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 14:27:00 to 16-SEP-21 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water blocking lanes on I-395 before the 14th Street Bridge.

Flood in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 14:37:00 to 16-SEP-21 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

VA-244/Columbia Pike closed in both directions at South Greenbriar Street due to high water.

Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:04:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Holmes Run is out of its banks and onto nearby trails and roads.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:21:00 to 16-SEP-21 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The water level along the Accotink Creek rose above flood stage, cresting at 10.24 feet at 3:45 PM EST on the 16th. Woodburn Road was closed at Accotink Creek.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:20:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Vehicle stranded in high water on Prosperity Avenue near Morningside Drive.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:21:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Vehicle stranded on Rolling Road near Bauer Drive due to high water.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:20:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Accotink Creek rose above flood stage at Strathmead Springs and Annandale.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:21:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Vehicle stranded in high water on Terrell Street near Royston Street.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:22:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

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

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:23:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Gosport Lane closed near Queensberry Avenue due to high water.

Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 16:25:00 to 16-SEP-21 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

East Braddock Road closed at North West Street due to high water. Vehicles stranded.

Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 16:36:00 to 16-SEP-21 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water blocking several lanes of George Washington Parkway between Slaters Lane and Bashford Lane.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:04:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Holmes Run was out of its banks and flowing onto nearby trails and roads.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 16:36:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was blocking several lanes of the George Washington Parkway between Slaters Lane and Bashford Lane.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:48:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The water level rose above flood stage, cresting at 251.52 feet at 5:25 PM EST on September 16th. Both Woodburn Road and Prosperity Avenue were flooded by at least six inches of water.

Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-SEP-21 15:48:00 to 16-SEP-21 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The water level rose above flood stage, cresting at 251.52 feet at 5:25 PM EST on September 16th. Both Woodburn Road and Prosperity Avenue were flooded by at least six inches of water.