Power Outage in Arlington, VA

The 911 call center received nearly two dozen calls for scattered tree, branch and power line damage throughout Arlington, most focused near its border with Fairfax County.

A few dozen trees and large limbs were blown down in the Glebewood and Waycroft-Woodlawn section of Arlington. A tree blew down on North Buchanan Street near 20th Street North. A large tree and multiple large tree limbs blew into a house in the 4300 block of 16th Road North, injuring and briefly trapping a resident. Trees blew down on North Upton Street and 22nd Road North. A tree blew down on North Illinois Street near 22nd Street North. Several other large trees blew down, tearing down power lines, poles and transformers on North Columbus Street. A few homes had minor siding damage.

A tornado touched down at 8:59 PM EDT in the Waverly Hills community of Arlington. Numerous trees were snapped in multiple directions in this community, notably in and around Woodstock Park and in the backyards of residences in the 4500 block of 20th Place North in Arlington. One tree in Woodstock Park had its bark removed as a result of the wind. As the tornado crossed into the Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, several trees were uprooted and numerous large branches were snapped, some blocking roads and downing power lines. Some homes had siding and shingles removed, and a few windows were broken from falling trees. Several homes also had porch railing and gutter damage with doors blown open.||The tornado continued east over the Lyon Village neighborhood, downing several trees and numerous branches across the north end of the community, including around the community center. The tornado weakened slightly as it moved into the Courthouse community, passing just north of Key Elementary School, continuing to snap large branches and down power lines. Damage became hard to identify as the circulation crossed the highly urbanized area of Rosslyn, but emerged again after the tornado crossed the Potomac River and entered the District of Columbia at 9:03 PM EDT.

A tornado touched down at 8:59 PM EDT in the Waverly Hills community of Arlington. Numerous trees were snapped in multiple directions in this community, notably in and around Woodstock Park and in the backyards of residences in the 4500 block of 20th Place North in Arlington. One tree in Woodstock Park had its bark removed as a result of the wind. As the tornado crossed into the Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, several trees were uprooted and numerous large branches were snapped, some blocking roads and downing power lines. Some homes had siding and shingles removed, and a few windows were broken from falling trees. Several homes also had porch railing and gutter damage with doors blown open.||The tornado continued east over the Lyon Village neighborhood, downing several trees and numerous branches across the north end of the community, including around the community center. The tornado weakened slightly as it moved into the Courthouse community, passing just north of Key Elementary School, continuing to snap large branches and down power lines. Damage became hard to identify as the circulation crossed the highly urbanized area of Rosslyn, but emerged again after the tornado crossed the Potomac River and entered the District of Columbia at 9:03 PM EDT.

A tree was down on power lines along 18th Street North between North Pocomoke Street and Ohio Street.

Several tree and power poles were snapped.

There were numerous trees down in the city and some were on power lines.

There were seventy-five reports of downed trees across the county. Thirty-five streets were blocked completely or partially by fallen trees and there were approximately 14,000 homes without power. The intersection of North 18th Street and North Quantico was closed due to fallen trees. The intersection of North Wakefield and Rockspring was closed and the 100 Block of North Liberty was also closed due to fallen trees.

Power lines were down in Cherrydale.

Snowfall totaled up to 24.1 inches near Baileys Crossroads. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Arlington Law Enforcement reported power lines down on 3rd Street.

Arlington Law Enforcement reported power lines down on North 1st Street.

Arlington Law Enforcement reported power lines down on North Bryan Street.

Arlington Law Enforcement reported power lines down in Shirlington.

Virginia Department of Transportation reported portions of Lee Highway as well as several secondary roads closed due to downed trees and power lines.

Newspaper reports indicated scattered power outages and downed trees around the Washington DC suburbs in Northern Virginia.

Broadcast media reported power lines downed.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed.

Power lines were downed.

Downed trees caused power outages.

A tornado from Alexandria moved just east of Interstate 395 from Shirlington to Pentagon City before it crossed the 14th Street bridge into D.C. Large trees and power poles were downed, a few house roofs were damaged, and two people were injured by flying debris.

Trees and power lines were downed.

Nearly 400 trees were downed onto homes, roads, cars, and power lines.

Several trees and power lines were downed.

Construction site damaged, window blown out, and trees and power lines downed.

Hurricane Irene tracked up the Mid-Atlantic Coast during the evening hours of the 27th through the early morning hours of the 28th. Irene passed by just to the east of Ocean City, Maryland during the early morning hours of the 28th. The minimum central pressure was 958 millibars and maximum sustained winds were 80 mph, making Irene a category one hurricane. Irene produced tropical storm conditions across portions of northern and central Virginia. The worst conditions were near east of the Interstate 95 Corridor. ||Rainfall totals over 2 inches were reported in Stafford County. Widespread power outages were reported across northern and central Virginia mainly east of the Interstate 95 Corridor. Numerous trees were also down and damage was estimated to be over one hundred thousand dollars.

A potent area of low pressure was located over the Tennessee Valley on the morning of Wednesday, January 26th. The warm front associated with the low triggered a period of mixed precipitation early Wednesday morning. There was enough warm air behind the warm front for precipitation to fall in the form of light rain and drizzle later during the late morning into the afternoon. ||The low passed through the area late in the afternoon into the evening. A burst of heavier precipitation was associated with the low and at the same time colder air was drawn into the system. This caused a period of heavy snow to bring significant snow accumulation to the area in a short period of time. The heavy snow which fell around the evening rush hour caused numerous traffic accidents along with stranded vehicles especially across northern Virginia. Numerous power outages were also reported across northern Virginia where snowfall was the heaviest.

Tropical Storm Hanna tracked up the Mid-Atlantic coast on the 6th with maximum sustained winds around 50 mph. Hanna originally made landfall near the border of North and South Carolina around 3:20 AM on the 6th. Hanna tracked across eastern North Carolina during the early afternoon hours before turning northeast across southeastern Virginia later in the afternoon. Hanna eventually tracked across the Chesapeake Bay and into Delaware during the evening hours. With the track of Hanna being to the east, the strongest winds were also confined to our east. However, Hanna was still responsible for heavy rain along with Tropical Storm force winds across northern and central Virginia. Rainfall amounts totaled around 4 to 8 inches across many locations with locally higher amounts over 9 inches. Numerous roads were closed throughout northern and central Virginia due to flash flooding. Tropical Storm force winds were responsible for downed trees and power lines across northern and central Virginia as well. The worst conditions occurred during the late morning and afternoon hours as the storm passed by just to the east.

A slow moving cold front moved towards the Mid Atlantic Coast on July 23rd. This front provided the focus for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Some storms became severe, producing gusty winds that downed trees and power lines across northern and central Virginia. Two EF-0 tornadoes were confirmed in Rappahannock and Prince William counties.

A deep low pressure system moving east across the Great Lakes pushed a strong cold front across the region on late April 20th into early April 21st. Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours across the region and continued into the following morning. High moisture content and training storms lead to flooding across potions of the region with several road closures due to high water. Several storms produced damaging winds that downed trees and power lines. There was also a confirmed tornado in Frederick County.

Low pressure crossed the Mid Atlantic March 8th, bringing a strong cold front through the region during the late afternoon and evening. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms that produced large hail and gusty, damaging winds. There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines, with several reports of trees falling into homes.

An area of low pressure moving over West Virginia pushed a strong cold front through the region during the early morning hours of March 5th. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds as well as heavy rain. Several lines of thunderstorms crossed the region from the evening of March 4th through the early morning of March 5th. Heavy rain lead to several road closures due to flooding. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were measured at several locations, with a maximum wind gust of 74 mph measured at Reagan National Airport. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines down across central and northern Virginia.

A strong cold front moved across the Mid Atlantic early on December 3rd. This brought gusty winds to northern Virginia during the late morning through late afternoon hours. Many automated observations measured wind gusts between 40 and 55 mph. Damages consisted of trees and power lines brought down by the winds. Some trees and power lines fell onto homes and cars.

A Nor'Easter impacted the Mid Atlantic region on April 15th and 16th. Low pressure off the southeastern coast moved north along the Delmarva. Heavy rain spread north across the region early April 15th, causing flooding by the afternoon and evening. Winds increased as the low pressure area pushed north and intensified, downing trees and power lines across northern and central Virginia.

A strong cold front blew across the Mid Atlantic on December 1. Very strong winds accompanied this front. Newspaper reports indicated scattered power outages and downed trees around the Washington DC suburbs in Northern Virginia. Wind gusts to near 50 mph were common in portions of Central and Northern Virginia. |A mesonet observation station, located in Wintergreen, VA in Nelson County at an elevation of 3300 ft, measured a wind gust of 71 mph. These winds accompanied the passage of a very strong cold front. Estimated winds at lower elevations (where most of the cities and villages are located) were between 40 to 50 mph around this time.|A trained spotter near New Market reported minor property damage at 1215 PM, where a gas grill was blown off a deck and a few trees were downed. The National Park Service reported a few downed trees near Pinnacles in the Shenandoah National Park around 1145 AM. A few trees were also downed due to strong winds near the town of Boyce in Clarke County, VA.

Very strong westerly winds occurred on the 28th due to the passage of a large low pressure system. Winds gusted as high as 45 to 50 mph across much of Northern Virginia. Scattered reports of downed trees and powerlines lead to some power outages across Northern Virginia. Wet grounds from the recent rains also contributed to the downed trees and branches. 20,000 customers were without power in Northern Virginia due to this strong wind event.

A frontal boundary sagged south into the Mid Atlantic on July 2, and combined with very strong daytime heating and instability, contributed to scattered severe thunderstorm activity. Much of North-Central Virginia including the Washington Metro Region experienced damages from the severe thunderstorms. The worst damages occurred in the Annandale area of Fairfax County. A NWS survey team concluded that damages were caused from a wet microburst. Winds associated with the microburst were around 70 mph. Extensive property damage occurred during these storms, including numerous downed trees and powerlines. Local power companies reported in excess of 100,000 power outages in the Washington Metro Region from this bought of severe weather.

A weak cold front settled over the Mid Atlantic between June 23 and June 27. Waves of low pressure rode northeast along the front. Flow in the atmosphere was parallel to the boundary, producing several rounds of persistent showers and thunderstorms. As a result, double digit rainfall totals affected parts of the region through the five day period. Scattered areas of flash flooding began on June 23 and continued into June 24. Then, flooding began to take on an even more serious nature since the ground had become saturated in so many spots. A slow-moving line of thunderstorms fired along a tropical moisture plume and dumped between 4 and 7 inches of rain across Northern Virginia, causing extensive urban flooding on June 25 and June 26. Extensive power outages across the region occurred during this event. Major disruption of transportation was experienced June 26 due to the flooding. MARC Commuter rail experienced disruptions, Virginia Railway Express commuter rail did not operate, flooding in underground tunnels forced much of the Washington Metro rail to close, and numerous roadways were flooded and closed due to high water or mudslides. Numerous water rescues were needed for the people who were stranded in their cars. In one neighborhood in Huntington, Virginia, 158 homes were declared uninhabitable by building inspectors due to contamination and lack of utilities. Another two homes and one business were condemned.

A historic snowstorm occurred between February 11-12 across the Mid-Atlantic. Storm total snowfall across much of Northern and Central Virginia ranged generally between 8-14 inches. The highest snowfall totals occurred in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, where reports ranged up to 15 inches. There were also isolated reports of significant drifting of snow, mainly in and near Albemarle County. Finally, there were several instances of downed powerlines and trees due to the heavy snow. This caused significant power outages in some areas. Total power outages were reported to be around 300,000 customers around the Washington/Baltimore region. Amtrak reported major delays and cancellations all along the northeast rail corridor, which passes through Baltimore and Washington, DC. There were also major delays at all 3 major hub airports in the region, Washington Dulles, Washington National, and Baltimore/Washington.

Moderate to heavy rain during the early morning hours flooded streets in northern Virginia. Gusty winds with these showers downed trees and branches into power lines.

Strong winds downed trees and power lines in Fairfax, Fauquier, and Loudoun Counties. Approximately 24,000 people were without power at some point during the storms. The area was also riddled with penny to quarter size hail. Trained spotters reported a few hail stones as large as tea cups. Reagan National and Dulles International Airports had weather delays of 1 to 3 hours for flights traveling to the northeast.

A stalled frontal boundary and a passing upper level disturbance produced scattered showers and thunderstorms across Northern Virginia and the Northern Shenandoah Valley on the 1st. Some of the storms were accompanied by very strong winds that downed trees and power lines during the afternoon and evening hours.

An area of low pressure produced freezing rain and sleet in Northern Virginia as it tracked northeast. One to two tenths inch of ice accumulated. This ice coated surfaces, downed power lines. and felled trees. As a result, there were school closures/delays, automobile accidents, and scattered power outages. In Stafford County, an automobile accident claimed the lives of two students as they traveled to school. A third student was seriously injured.

An area of low pressure moved across the area on the 26th and 27th. This low produced a second round of freezing rain and snow across the region. Due to the inclement weather Federal agencies in the Washington DC Metropolitan area closed three hours early on the 27th. Two fatalities were reported in Loudoun County from separate automobile accidents. The motorists died when their vehicles rear ended snow plows. Other less severe injuries were also blamed on the ice, along with scattered power outages and breaks in natural gas services. Some schools were closed again on the 27th.

A strong cold front moved through the region early on the 13th, leaving behind frigid temperatures and strong winds. Widespread damage due to downed trees and power lines resulted. In Northern Virginia at least two people were injured. In Loudoun county, a student in Sterling was hit by a falling tree while waiting for the school bus, and a Leesburg man was struck by a large falling tree limb. A tractor trailer truck was overturned on Highway 81 in Shenandoah county. The driver was not injured. A poultry house was completely destroyed in Harrisonburg, and a bill board was blown down at the Winchester Regional Airport. At the height of the storm about 150,000 homes and business in Northern Virginia were without power.

Thunderstorms with high winds, hail, and frequent lightning moved through the northern half of Virginia during the afternoon and evening of the 27th. In Shenandoah County, numerous trees were downed in Strasburg and Toms Brook. Pea sized hail was also reported. In Page County, a tree was downed onto a car in Shenandoah. In Warren County, a tree was downed onto a house in Front Royal. In Culpeper County, a few trees were downed in Jeffersonton and Rixeyville. In Orange County, penny sized hail fell just north of Orange. In Fredericksburg, the attic of a home on Weedon Street caught fire after being struck by lightning. Scattered trees were felled onto parked cars and at least one house. In Prince William County, a tree was downed onto Route 1 at Cardinal Drive in Newport. In Fauquier County, numerous trees were downed. Pea sized hail was reported in Orlean. In Loudoun County, a downburst of wind estimated up to 70 MPH downed several power poles and trees in the Cascades section of Sterling. This area had been hit by 2 previous storms the day before and residents were still cleaning up the damage when this storm struck. So many people were without power and unable to reach their homes after the storm that a shelter was set up nearby. Tree damage and penny sized hail was reported in the nearby Westerley neighborhood. Pea sized hail fell in Ashburn. A tree was also downed in Middleburg. In Fairfax County, a few trees were downed across the county, including one which fell on a road in Great Falls. A wind gust of 49 MPH was recorded at Ft. Belvoir. Pea sized hail fell in Vienna. A home on Herndon Parkway in Herndon caught fire after being struck by lightning. In Arlington County, a wind gust of 47 MPH was recorded at Washington Reagan National Airport. A tree was downed onto Route 123 at Spout Run.

A second round of thunderstorms moved through Northern Virginia during the late afternoon and early evening hours of the 26th. Winds up to 65 MPH downed trees and power lines, causing power outages. In Loudoun County, the Cascades and Countryside areas were struck by damaging winds for the second time in one day. A day care center which had been damaged in the morning storm sustained damage by another downed tree during the afternoon event. Eight other homes in the area were damaged by downed trees and another tree was downed onto a car. A spotter along the Potomac River across from Point of Rocks recorded a 60 MPH wind gust. Trees were downed near Lucketts. Trees were also downed near Lexington Drive in Ashburn where a wind gust of 53 MPH was recorded. Pea sized hail was reported in Sterling and penny sized hail fell in Sterling Park. In Fairfax County, Georgetown Pike (Route 193) was closed by downed trees in McLean. Trees were downed onto Route 7 and Springvale Road in Reston. Power lines were downed on Route 7 at Lewinsville Road. Multiple trees and power lines were downed in the city of Fairfax. Pea sized hail fell near Fair Oaks Mall and marble sized hail fell in Reston. In Falls Church, trees were downed and pea sized hail fell. In Arlington County, the Washington Reagan National Airport weather station was struck by lightning. Several trees and power lines were downed countywide. In Alexandria, a few trees were downed.

Thunderstorms with high winds, very frequent lightning, hail, heavy downpours, and isolated tornadoes moved through Northeast Virginia during the evening of the 10th. In Orange County, small stream flooding was reported along routes 614, 601, and 608 in the northeast portion of the county near Lake of the Woods. In Culpeper County, an F0 tornado touched down near Riva. The tornado pushed northeast and left an intermittent path of tree damage until it lifted near Route 229 about 3 miles north of Culpeper. The tornado was on the ground for 7 miles and was estimated to be about 40 yards wide. The storm also produced a funnel cloud as it passed near the Culpeper Regional Airport just north of Elkwood. Up to 3 inches of rain caused minor flooding across a portion of the county. In Fauquier County, penny sized hail fell in Warrenton. A tree was downed onto Route 603 east of Warrenton. Roads were flooded and a few were washed out in Remington and Bealeton. In Prince William County, trees were downed and nickel sized hail fell in Manassas. Pea sized hail fell in Manassas Park. In Fairfax County, up to 2.5 inches of rainfall caused secondary roads to flood. Small hail fell in Falls Church and McLean. Trees and power lines were downed between Annandale and Springfield, including one tree which fell onto Hooes Road. A few trees were downed onto Compton Road in Centreville. In Arlington County, a few trees were downed in North Arlington. In Stafford County, an F0 tornado touched down about 5 miles southeast of Falmouth near Route 3. The tornado moved northeast and damaged trees until it lifted near Route 218 on the King George County line. The tornado was about 50 yards wide and was on the ground for 5 miles. In Falmouth, lightning struck a car on Butler Road. Two people inside the vehicle were unharmed. A portion of southbound interstate 95 was flooded by heavy downpours. High water was also reported on Harrell Road, at the intersection of Deacon and Synan roads, and on Route 218 near White Oak. In Spotsylvania County, trees were downed in Chancellorsville. In Fourmile Fork, lightning downed a power pole onto a car lot. One car was set on fire. In addition, a townhouse at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and River Road was set ablaze by lightning. In Fredericksburg, an apartment building was struck by lightning. Also, two homes in Normandy Village on Woodford Street caught fire after being hit by lightning. Lightning also damaged asphalt on William Street at Sunken Road. Cowan Boulevard was closed by flooding. In King George County, two tornado tracks were found. The first tornado, and F1, touched down near Route 600 where it crosses the Stafford County line. It stayed on the ground until it hit Fairview Beach, 4 miles to the east. Trees were downed during the rural portion of its track. However, moderate damage was done in Fairview Beach when the twister downed large trees onto 7 trailer homes and 2 houses. Six structures were condemned. The hardest hit areas included Botts Lane in the Fairview Beach Trailer Park and First Street. A second tornado touched down briefly near Hampstead. The weak F0 twister stayed on the ground only 1/10 of a mile. It downed a few trees along its short 50 yard wide path. In addition, high winds from the thunderstorm downed trees and power lines between Arnolds Corner and King George. The dispatch center in King George was also hit by lightning.

Thunderstorms with high winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes moved through Northern and Central Virginia during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 9th. In Nelson County, a few trees were downed in the northern end of the county near Wintergreen. In Albemarle County, a tree was downed near Afton. In Augusta County, numerous trees were downed including some which fell in Stuarts Draft. In Rockingham County, trees were downed in Broadway. A tree was also downed onto Springs Road. In Shenandoah County, trees and power lines were downed in Edinburg. A few trees were also downed in the Seven Bends area just east of Woodstock. In Frederick County, trees and power lines were downed two miles north of Winchester. Trees were also downed onto Route 568 (Cedar Grove Road) and Warm Springs Road near Cedar Grove. In Clarke County, trees were downed onto Route 606 and Route 340 three miles east of Berryville. In Loudoun County, two tornadoes touched down from the same thunderstorm. The first tornado was the strongest and longest lasting. It was ranked as an F1 and was on the ground for 10 miles. It first touched down near Round Hill and lifted just before reaching Highway 15 about 3 miles south of Leesburg. The tornado was up to 100 yards wide and was estimated to have produced winds up to 90 MPH. On Main Street in Round Hill a tree was downed onto a house. A home under construction was also damaged. Several other trees were downed onto roads on the south side of town, including at the intersection of Airmont Road (Route 719) and Yatton Road, North Bridge Street, and the intersection of East Loudoun Street and New Cut Road. Widespread tree damage was also reported near the water treatment plant southeast of town. The next area of tree damage was reported near the intersection of Lincoln Road and Hughesville Road just south of Lincoln. One tree was downed onto a van. The last area where tree damage was observed was just west of Route 15 about 3 miles south of Leesburg. The first tornado lifted there and a few minutes later the same storm dropped a second tornado near Ashburn. The F0 tornado touched down briefly near Ashburn Farms with winds estimated around 70 MPH. It was on the ground for one half mile and the light tree damage path from the twister was about 75 yards wide. A few trees were uprooted or snapped along the path and one of the trees fell onto a home. In Purcellville, the storm that produced the tornado in Round Hill dropped quarter sized hail. The storm also produced high winds south of the tornado track. Snickerville Turnpike was closed by downed trees. A wind gust of 46 MPH was recorded at Dulles Airport where a funnel cloud was also spotted. In Fauquier County, a tree was downed onto a road near Delaplane. In Prince William County, trees and wires were downed near Haymarket. Trees were also downed at the intersection of Lucasville Road and Hastings Drive in Manassas. In Fairfax County, the storm that dropped a tornado near Ashburn produced high winds as it moved through the Chantilly area. Three miles north of Chantilly, a few trees were downed in the Franklin Farms area, including one which fell onto a home. Wind gusts in the vicinity included 46 MPH in Reston and 43 MPH in Chantilly. Another thunderstorm also downed trees across the central and eastern portion of the county. A tree was downed near Lake Barcroft. Trees were also downed at the intersection of Braddock and Rolling roads a mile west of Burke. In Fairfax, trees were downed onto Prince William Road. In Falls Church, trees were downed. In Arlington County, many trees were downed. In Alexandria, a wind gust of 63 MPH was recorded at the campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

Thunderstorms with high wind moved through the region between 5 and 9 AM on the 11th. In Culpeper County, a tree was downed onto Route 29 about 4 miles southwest of Culpeper. In Arlington County, power lines were downed onto Dinwiddie Street and at the intersection of N 23rd and Nottingham in the city of Arlington. In Alexandria, a tree was downed onto Seminary Road. In King George County, trees were downed onto power lines in King George.

A large area of high pressure sat off the Mid-Atlantic coast during the last week of July. This caused a warm and moist south wind to blow into the region for several days, resulting in another heat wave. The hottest days were the 28th and 29th of July when temperatures rose into the 90s and heat index values reached 100 to 110 degrees. Power companies reported record electricity use on the 29th. Several jurisdictions reported an increase of emergency room visits due to the heat.

A thunderstorm moved through Arlington and Alexandria during the afternoon of the 27 th. In Arlington, high winds knocked down trees. Pea sized hail was reported at Reagan National Airport. In Alexandria, trees and power lines were downed. In Fairfax County, pea sized hail was reported in Vienna.

A line of showers that produced damaging winds moved south through Northern Virginia between 3:30 and 5:30 PM EDT. In Frederick County, scattered trees and power lines were downed countywide, including the city of Winchester where a wind gust of 58 MPH was recorded. In Clarke County, numerous trees and power lines were downed, especially in the Berryville and Boyce areas. In Loudoun County, a wind gust of 61 MPH was recorded in Sterling at NOVA Community College. Trees and power lines were downed in Lovettsville, Hamilton, Round Hill, and Leesburg. In Lucketts, large trees were downed onto route 663 (Taylorstown Road). In Fairfax County, a tree was downed at the intersection of Route 123 and 236 in Fairfax. In Arlington County, downed trees and localized power outages were reported. In Stafford County, a few trees were downed. In Culpeper County, trees were downed in Culpeper. In Rappahannock County, trees were downed in Sperryville and Castleton. In Madison County, high winds downed trees onto Route 231 North. In Page County, trees were downed in the Luray area. In Shenandoah County, trees were downed in Fort Valley and a telephone pole was downed in Mt. Jackson. A wind gust of 43 MPH was recorded in New Market. In Rockingham County, lines were downed in Timberville.

A strong cold front pushed through the region during the afternoon of the 1st. For several hours after the front passed, northwest winds gusted between 35 and 50 MPH. The winds downed trees and wires in some communities, resulting in isolated power outages. In Charlottesville, one downed tree crashed through the roof of a home. In the nearby community of Boyd Tavern, a tree fell onto a truck at the intersection of Route 250 and Black Cat Road. A man inside the truck received minor injuries. Wind gusts across the northern half of Virginia included 53 MPH at Reston, 51 MPH at Manassas, 49 MPH at Leesburg, 48 MPH at Fredericksburg, 47 MPH at Falls Church, 46 MPH at Culpeper and Winchester, 45 MPH at Dulles International Airport, and 44 MPH at Quantico and Reagan Washington National Airport.

Five tornadoes touched down in Northern Virginia during the afternoon and early evening of the 24th. The thunderstorms which spawned them were created when a strong cold front moved through the region. One tornado touched down briefly in Orange County, just a few miles west of Gordonsville. A resident saw the tornado come "off the mountain" and twist trees along Route 645 near the intersection of Route 33. One tree landed on a vehicle near Route 33. It is unknown exactly how long the twister was on the ground due to the rural nature of its path, so the path length of two tenths of a mile was estimated. The damage path was about 25 yards wide and due to the amount of tree damage it was ranked an F1. Shortly before the tornado touched down in Orange County, another storm produced a much stronger tornado over the northern half of Culpeper County. The tornado was on the ground for 10 miles and touched down just east of Rixeyville on Route 640. It was F0 strength at this location and downed a tree onto a home before moving northeast to Indian Fork Road. On a hilltop at this location it destroyed all but the walkout basement of a two story brick house. Debris from the home such as bricks and wood were impaled into the ground. Plumbing and appliances were strewn across the yard and personal items such as clothing and bedding were found in trees at least 1/2 mile away. A section of a deck was found intact 1/2 mile away and some insulation was discovered 6 miles from the site. A car in the garage of the home was crushed by debris. Fortunately, no one was home at the time the tornado hit. A neighbor who witnessed the destruction said the home exploded like a bomb went off inside when the tornado "dropped onto it". The tornado was ranked an F4 at this location with winds estimated around 210 MPH. It weakened slightly as it moved northeast downing trees along a rural path south of Jeffersonton. Next, it crossed through the heart of Jeffersonton along roughly Scottsville and Springs Roads at F2 strength. Three trailer homes in the Ponderosa Trailer Court were destroyed, including one that was picked up and dropped in pieces 300 yards away. Two people at the trailer park were injured, including one person who was hit in the back by flying debris while clinging to a pole outside. Four churches, 4 trailer homes, 4 houses, and numerous trees and power lines were damaged in Jeffersonton. Two barns and a garage attached to a home were destroyed. The tornado continued to damage trees along its wooded path north of town before it crossed into Fauquier County. The twister, now at F1 strength, remained on the ground for three more miles where it downed more trees and removed the roof of a barn. The damage path crossed Hart Road and Holtzclaw Road, then it disappeared just north of Route 211. The same storm dropped a second tornado in the northern portion of Fauquier County. This tornado touched down southwest of The Plains just south of Interstate 66. Motorists saw it cross the interstate and push northeast toward Route 55. At the intersection of Route 55 and Bunker Hill Road, the twister struck a home at F1 strength. It ripped off the front porch, sending debris onto cars in the driveway. It also destroyed a pool shed and damaged several trees. The tornado crossed Route 55 where it downed trees and power poles and pushed over a tractor trailer. The tornado weakened to F0 strength as it tracked north near Whitewood Road. Two homes on Milestone Road and a few smaller buildings sustained minor damage. A few trees were damaged as the tornado continued northward just west of Halfway. The funnel dissipated before the storm crossed into Loudoun County. Another thunderstorm dropped two tornadoes along the Interstate 95 and 395 corridor southwest of Washington D.C. The first tornado touched down on Quantico Marine Corps Base just north of Garrisonville. A funnel cloud was spotted near Garrisonville shortly before the twister touched down. Trees were downed on the base along the path of the F0 tornado. Personnel sited it as it passed a quarter mile west of the fire station. The tornado continued north into Prince William County where it downed some trees in Prince William Forest Park area. The tornado moved north into the Lake Montclair community where it took down a few trees, broke branches, and bent siding up on homes. The weak tornado lifted shortly after. Because the storm passed through several limited access areas, part of the tornado track was not able to be surveyed. It is possible the tornado may not have been on the ground the entire time.The second tornado which remained on the ground for 15 miles passed through densely populated areas of Eastern Fairfax County, the western portion of the city of Alexandria, and Arlington County. The F1 tornado touched down just west of Fort Belvoir near Newington Road in Fairfax County. It skipped north-northeast through Kingstown and Franconia following Beulah Street (Route 613). Minor damage was reported at the intersections of Windsor Avenue, Fleet Drive, and Walker Lane. Several townhomes on Beulah Street received minor damage to roofing and siding. Debris was also reported in the Franconia Commons development. The tornado could be seen from the Franconia-Springfield metro station. The next report of minor damage came from the Wellington Commons and Brookland Estates communities near the intersection of Franconia Road and Route 613. Citywide, 10 homes received minor roof damage, two businesses sustained minor damage, and 40 trees and wires were downed. Next, the twister crossed Eisenhower Road as it moved into the western portion of the City of Alexandria. It weakened to F0 strength and was believed to have passed just west of Alexandria Hospital and into the Fort Ward Park area. It downed a large sign on Interstate 395 at King Road. Minor damage was reported in the Park Fairfax and Parc East communities along Martha Custis Drive near the Arlington County border. The tornado returned to F1 strength and continued north-northeast paralleling Interstate 395 into the Shirlington portion of Arlington County. It passed through the Arna Valley and Club Manor Estates developments near National Hospital Medical Center. A woman walking down 28th Street in this area was injured when a tree branch fell onto her. Nearby, windows were shattered at a restaurant. The next concentrated area of damage occurred in the Virginia Highlands development between Kent and Ives Streets. Several trees and wires were downed and a few house roofs sustained damage. A weather observer at Reagan National Airport spotted the thin funnel as it moved from Crystal City over Pentagon City and across the 14th Street Bridge and reported a second funnel descending shortly before the tornado crossed the Potomac River. The tornado moved across Interstate 395 just south of the Pentagon where it downed trees and road signs. One woman was injured when a tree fell onto her vehicle. Other vehicles received broken windows from flying debris. The tornado started to weaken fast as it crossed the 14th Street Bridge into Washington D.C. In addition to tornadoes, the storm produced very heavy downpours. In Loudoun County, Town Branch in Leesburg overflowed its banks. Several roads in low lying areas in and around town were also flooded including the Greenway at mile marker 8, Evergreen Mills Road, Loudoun Street, and the intersection of the Route 15 bypass at Sycolin Road. Three water rescues were reported. Street flooding was observed in Purcellville. Rainfall reports included 4.1 to 4.8 inches in Leesburg, 3.95 inches in Lincoln and Purcellville, 3.9 inches in Ashburn, 2.60 inches in Middleburg, and 2.49 inches in Lovettsville. In Fauquier County, Route 17 between Warrenton and Marshall was flooded. Route 55 near Marshall was also covered with water. Some secondary dirt roads in the northern portion of the county were partially washed out when small streams overflowed. A total of 4.05 inches was recorded in The Plains and 2.14 inches fell in Warrenton. In Culpeper County, 3.35 inches of rain fell in Culpeper. In Madison County, rainfall totals included 2.80 inches in Hood, 2.77 inches at Fork Mountain, 2.65 inches in Wolftown, and 2.35 inches at Big Meadows. In Rappahannock County, 3.75 inches was reported in Castleton.

Showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall and frequent lightning moved across Northern Virginia during the afternoon of the 11th. Over 20,000 customers across Northern Virginia lost power as a direct result of the storms. In Frederick County, streets were flooded by 3 to 4 inches of rain which fell in less than 2 hours. Several streets had to be closed in Winchester when Abrams Creek and Town Run rapidly rose. Wilkens Lake overflowed and water cascaded down South Pleasant Valley Road. A total of 2.4 inches fell in Winchester in one hour and 3.11 inches accumulated by the end of the storm. A mud slide closed Greenwood Road and an abandoned house in the Greenwood area collapsed. In Clarke County, roads were flooded by heavy downpours. D.G. Cooley Elementary School reported damage from leaky ceilings after rainwater seeped through a re-roofing project. A total of 5.13 inches was recorded at Mt. Weather. In Loudoun County, high water stranded motorists in Sterling. The bridge at Lawson Road in Leesburg was impassible after a stream overflowed its banks. In Ashburn, 2.60 inches of rain fell in only 50 minutes. An observer in Unison reported 1.02 inches in only 17 minutes. Totals across the county included 3.47 inches in Bluemont, 3.26 inches Ashburn, and 2.61 inches in Lincoln. In Fairfax County, water covered roads in the city of Fairfax. In McLean, four houses were flooded and two cars were submerged by flood waters. Also in McLean, a car and a dumpster were washed downstream after Pimmit Run overflowed. Portions of Route 29, Fairfax County Parkway, and the Dulles Toll Road were underwater. Sixteen motorists had to be rescued from their cars after they became stranded in high water. Trees were downed by rapidly rising water along the George Washington Parkway. In Vienna, a historic home built in 1859 sustained $5000 damage after flood waters crashed through a basement window. In only one hour 3.65 inches of rain fell in Vienna and 3.50 inches fell in Centreville. A spotter in Reston reported 2.62 inches in only 30 minutes. Rainfall totals included 4.60 inches in Reston, 4.16 inches in Centreville, 3.75 inches in Herndon, and 2.59 inches in Great Falls. In Centreville, a lightning fire destroyed a home and two cars on Grey Post Court. In Fauquier County, six roads were closed by flood waters. In Culpeper County, roads were flooded by heavy downpours. A total of 5 inches was recorded in Catalpa. Lightning damaged the chimney of the county administration building in Culpeper. In Madison County, rainfall totals included 3.80 inches in Madison, 3.67 inches at the intersection of Robinson River and Route 29, and 2.29 inches in Hood. In Arlington County, heavy rainfall washed out a culvert and created a sinkhole. Trees were downed along streams when the waterways overflowed their banks. Flooded roads and downed power lines were reported in North Arlington where a total of 5.50 inches of rain was recorded. In Falls Church, a total of 3.05 inches of rain fell in 2 to 3 hours. Red Cross Headquarters was damaged when water flooded a portion of the building. In Prince William County, side roads were flooded by heavy downpours in Manassas. In addition, a rare sighting of ball lightning was reported by a resident of the Woodmont subdivision near Woodbridge. A woman heard a loud crack outside her 2nd story bedroom window and immediately looked out. She noticed all of the lights on her next door neighbor's home flashing on and and immediately off but knew no one was home at the time. Immediately after walking away from the window, she noted a brilliant sphere of light "like the sun" enter the room through the closed window. The sphere moved very rapidly in a straight line toward her ceiling fan where it dissipated with a deafening "cannon shot explosion". Her lights never flickered and no damage was reported.

During the afternoon of the 22nd, numerous showers and thunderstorms developed just east of the Appalachian Mountains. The storms trained to the North-Northeast along the mountain ridges before moving very slowly east through midnight. These storms contained very heavy rainfall, large hail, frequent lightning, and occasionally produced high winds. Widespread flooding was reported in several locations and the storms were responsible for over a million dollars in damaged across Northern Virginia. In Frederick County, the worst flash flooding occurred across the western portion of the county. The hardest hit areas were in the Back Creek and Hogue Creek watersheds between Gore and Shawneeland where rainfall estimates were as high as 6 inches. Camp Rock Enon near Gore had to be evacuated when Back Creek started to flood the property and Back Creek Road. Highways closed or damaged by floodwaters included Route 50 between 615 and 614, 600, 613, 612, 704, 603, 679, 608, and 617. The only access road to the Shawneeland development which contains over 600 homes was washed out when Wolf Spring, Keckey, and Bucher Runs overflowed. Boulders weighing as much as 200 pounds and 36-inch culverts were washed more than a quarter mile downstream from the access road. Due to the extent of countywide damage and road closures, a state of emergency was declared. A total of 2.21 inches of rain was reported in Gore. Dime sized hail was reported 6 miles northwest of Winchester on Route 522. In addition, two homes in Shawneeland were damaged by lightning. An emergency communications tower on North Mountain was also struck and disabled by lightning. In Shenandoah County, severe flooding was reported after as much as an estimated 6 inches of rain fell. Over half a million dollars in damage was reported to roads and bridges across the county. Numerous communities were affected by flooding including Mt. Jackson, Boyce, Orkney, Mt. Clifton, Rinkerton, Macanie, and Woodstock. Waterways including the Shenandoah River, Stoney Creek, Swover Creek, and Mill Creek rose rapidly during and after the heavy rainfall. A house, outbuilding, and shed along Mill Creek near Route 263 were washed away and another house had its front porch removed. Four unoccupied cars were also washed downstream. Several acres of crops along the river were flattened and topsoil was washed away. Seven people in the area were evacuated and several homes reported flood damage. A propane tank was washed 100 yards down Mill Creek west of Mt. Jackson. Roads closed or damaged by floodwaters included Senedo Road, Routes 611, 691, 698, 701, 716-724, 729, and Route 263 between Routes 42 and 725. A total of 3.60 inches of rain was reported in Strasburg. In Rockingham County, numerous roads and bridges were either flooded or washed out by flash flooding. Hardest hit areas were along Fulks Run between the communities of Bergton and Broadway where 20 evacuations took place. The Hanging Rock, Chimney Rock, and the Runions Creek area were also affected by flooding. Damage reports included one destroyed mobile home, numerous washed out private bridges and roads, parked cars washed into the river, and the bridge on Route 259 across Runions Creek at the North Fork of the Shenandoah River being completely washed away. The pavement was removed on Runions Creek Road (Route 612) isolating over 600 residents. Twenty evacuations took place along Runions Creek. Other flooded or damaged roads included Routes 259 and 42. Rainfall reports included a radar estimate of 6 inches in the Fulks Run basin, 3.50 inches between Burgess and Highview and 2.95 inches at Cootes Store. In Warren County, Morgan's Ford Road and Freezeland Road were flooded in the northwest portion of the county. A total of 3.77 inches was recorded in Nineveh. In Loudoun County, heavy rain flooded roads so quickly that three people had to be rescued by boat from their cars. Roads affected by flooding included Route 7, Route 663, Route 15 at Route 662, Route 50, Lawson Road, Old Ox Road (Route 606), Goshen Road, Forest Mill Road, Ashburn Road, Waxpool Road, and Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659). Several basements and low lying areas were also flooded. Limestone Branch, Broad Run, and Tuscarora Creek overflowed their banks. The rapidly rising water downed trees and flooded property and roads along the waterways. A spotter in Ashburn reported 5.10 inches of rainfall in 90 minutes in addition to pea to dime sized hail. A spotter in Arcola estimated up to 8 inches of rain fell in two hours. Additional totals included 5.94 inches near Ashburn, 4.70 inches in Ashburn Farm, 4.04 inches in Leesburg, 3.78 inches at the National Weather Service in Sterling, 3.25 inches in Sterling Park, and 2.09 inches at Dulles International Airport. Heavy rainfall that collected on the roof of the Sheriff's office in Leesburg was so heavy it caused a portion of the roof to collapse. A 60 MPH wind gust was estimated in Ashburn Farm where a few trees were uprooted or snapped. Near Arcola, winds estimated between 60 and 70 MPH downed power lines and hundreds of trees, damaged 6 homes, and destroyed 4 barns/machine sheds. The hardest hit areas were along Evergreen Mills and Belmont Ridge Roads, but downed trees were found across an area stretching from Route 606 to 621. In Fairfax County, water covered Route 7 between Reston Parkway and Route 193. Difficult Run overflowed its banks in the Great Falls area. Two parks located in the southwest portion of the county were flooded after Bull Run and Cub Run overflowed. A campground in Bull Run Regional Park on the Prince William county line was inundated with water from Cub Run. Over 70 campers evacuated when they saw the water rising but a group of 25 scouts that were asleep and unaware of the flooding were awakened after water seeped into their tents after midnight. The group moved to higher ground and had to wait a few hours until the water receded enough to make a rescue possible. Five to seven cars in the campground parking lot were damaged by flooding. Rainfall totals included 3.80 inches in Centreville, 3.45 inches in Reston, 3.25 inches in Clifton, 2.40 inches in Herndon, and 2.34 inches in Great Falls. A home in Springfield was damaged by a lightning fire. In Arlington County, Glebe Road was flooded in Arlington. In Falls Church, 2.23 inches of rain was recorded. In Prince William County, several roads were flooded. A total of 2.68 inches fell in Manassas where quarter sized hail was also reported. In Fauquier County, high winds downed trees in the Marshall area. A wind gust of 40 MPH was estimated in Opal. Pea sized hail fell near Warrenton. In Culpeper County, two trees were downed by high winds in the western portion of the county. In Nelson County, roads near Nelson County High School in Lovingston were flooded. Rainfall totals included 4.98 inches at Montebello Fish and 2.85 inches in Lovingston.

Thunderstorms that produced wind gusts in excess of 55 MPH, large hail, heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes crossed the area during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 22nd. In Augusta County and in the city of Waynesboro, trees were felled by high winds. Trees and power lines were downed in Staunton. A total of 1.60 inches of rain was reported in Waynesboro. In Nelson County, a wind gust of 71 MPH was recorded near Lovingston. In Albemarle County, a tornado touched down 2 miles northeast of Woodridge near the intersection of Buck Island Road and Martin Kings Road, traveled northeast for 2.5 miles, then dissipated near Route 53. The tornado was 75 yards wide and was ranked as an F1. Several trees were damaged. Some houses in the path of the tornado had siding and shingles torn off and another home had a deck rail torn off. Across the rest of the county, including the town of Afton and the city of Charlottesville, straight line winds downed trees and power lines. In Greene County, trees were downed in Ruckersville. In Orange County, trees and power lines were downed in the town of Orange where 1.65 inches of rain was reported. Hail of unknown size also fell across the county. In Spotsylvania County, trees were downed in Partlow, Brokenburg, Thornburg, and across Interstate 95 near the Caroline County border. A wind gust of 60 MPH was reported at Route 3 near the town of Spotsylvania. Heavy downpours flooded Courthouse Road near Hilltop Plaza. Lightning struck a business in Thornburg, burning a hole in the roof. In Stafford County, trees were downed in the town of Stafford. In King George County, trees were downed in the town of King George and elsewhere across the county. In Fauquier County, trees were downed in Warrenton. In Prince William County, an F0 tornado touched down briefly in Dale City. It was on the ground for one mile and was 50 yards wide. A spotter and a county official sited the tornado and reported damage to trees and power lines in the path of the twister. Golfball sized hail preceded the tornado. Across the rest of the county, high winds reportedly downed additional trees and power lines. In the city of Manassas, a wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded. Heavy downpours flooded streets and some basements. Route 1 was also temporarily flooded when Neabisco Creek overflowed its banks. Some county roads including Route 234 were also flooded. Lightning strikes damaged two homes in Dale City. A lightning fire at a home in the town of Prince William displaced a family and resulted in $50,000 damage.In Loudoun County, heavy downpours dropped 2.09 inches of rain in Middleburg, 1.93 inches at Dulles International Airport and 1.78 inches in Leesburg. In Fairfax County, trees and power lines were downed in Lorton along Route 1. A funnel cloud was sited nearby. In Centreville, nickel sized hail fell and winds of 50 MPH were estimated. Flooding was reported on roads in Annandale, McLean, Reston, and along Route 1 in Mt. Vernon. Rainfall totals included 2.17 inches in Oak Hill, 1.94 inches in Reston, 1.92 inches in Mt. Vernon, 1.63 inches in Centreville, and 1.57 inches in Herndon where winds gusted to 41 MPH. In Arlington County, trees and power lines were downed. A total of 1.60 inches of rain was reported and a few basements were flooded. In Alexandria, trees and power lines were downed.

A Nor'easter moved from the North Carolina Coast to New England from the 20th to the 22nd. As it passed by the Mid Atlantic region, it dropped heavy precipitation between midnight and mid afternoon on the 21st. Below 2000 feet, the precipitation fell in the form of rain. Across the Shenandoah Valley and just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the storm system dropped between 2 and 5 inches of rain which resulted in flash flooding. Some of the highest regional rainfall totals included 5.48 inches at Robinson Hollow in Augusta County, 4.44 inches at Big Meadows in Page County, 4.36 inches at Strasburg Reservoir in Shenandoah County, and 3.13 inches at Waynesboro. Numerous roads and low water crossings were closed by high water in Frederick, Augusta, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, Rockingham, and Clarke Counties. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 inches were reported across the Central Piedmont and across counties bordering the Potomac River. In Stafford County, River Road and Route 607 were flooded. In Loudoun County, portions of Route 652, 653, 607, 746, 790 were covered by water. In Alexandria, portions of King Street were closed by high water. Above 2000 feet, a rain/snow mix was reported. Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches were documented across Highland and western Augusta Counties. Along Skyline Drive, 2 to 5 inches of snow fell. After the precipitation ended on the 21st, northwest winds increased to between 25 and 45 MPH. Recorded wind gusts included 47 MPH at New Market in Shenandoah County, 44 MPH at Charlottesville and Washington Reagan National Airport, and 41 MPH at Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County. The gusty winds downed a tree onto a shed near Conicville in Shenandoah County. In Fairfax County, a tree was downed onto a power line in Woodbridge and Springfield and a tree fell onto the Fairfax County Parkway. In the city of Fairfax, a downed tree blocked a portion of Gunpowder Road.

A line of showers and a few thunderstorms moved across extreme northern Virginia between 10 PM and 11 PM on the 13th. These storms produced winds in excess of 55 MPH and pea sized hail. In Frederick County, a wind gust of 53 MPH was recorded at the Winchester Airport. In Gainesboro, a tree was downed onto a car and several other trees were downed in the vicinity. Across Clarke County, trees and power lines were downed. Across Loudoun County, scattered trees were downed. A wind gust of 61 MPH was recorded in Ashburn. Nearby in a subdivision near the Dulles Toll Road, the wooden skeleton of 8 townhouses under construction were destroyed. Winds estimated at 45 MPH ripped a large section of siding off the side of a home in Leesburg. A wind gust of 53 MPH was recorded in Middleburg and a wind gust of 58 MPH was reported at the National Weather Service Forecast Office near Dulles Airport. Across Fairfax County, trees were downed. A 62 MPH gust was measured in Reston and a 44 MPH gust was reported at Ft. Belvoir. A church steeple was felled by high winds in Springfield. A tree was downed onto a parked car in Vienna. Trees were downed across the city of Fairfax. In Falls Church, trees and wires were damaged by winds that gusted to 52 MPH. In Arlington County, a wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded at a school and trees were downed across the city of Arlington. Winds gusted to 48 MPH at Washington Reagan National Airport. In Alexandria, winds gusted to 61 MPH. In Prince William County, trees and power lines were downed. A wind gust of 71 MPH was recorded in Manassas. Across Fauquier County, trees were downed. A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured one mile north of Delaplane. In Rappahannock County, a wind gust of 65 MPH was estimated in Sperryville. In Culpeper County, a wind gust of 50 MPH was estimated in Boston. In Page County, a wind gust of 52 MPH was reported in Stanley. In the city of Stanton, wind gusts were estimated at 45 MPH.

A vigorous cold front crossed the region between 4 AM and 8 AM on the 12th. As the front passed, northwest winds gusted up to 45 MPH and didn't begin to subside until midday. In Loudoun County, gusty winds downed power lines north of Leesburg. A wind gust of 45 MPH was recorded at Dulles International Airport. In Prince William County, tree limbs were downed onto power lines and 3000 customers lost power. Winds also blew over a hot grill and started a deck fire in Lake Ridge. In Arlington, a wind gust of 45 MPH was reported at Washington Reagan National Airport. In Fairfax County, a wind gust of 46 MPH was recorded. In Frederick County, numerous power line failures were reported. Downed trees caused power outages in 10 different areas, including Winchester. A wind gust of 46 MPH was recorded at the Winchester Airport. In Warren County, 6 trees were blown down at Massanutten Mountain Drive and High Knob Road. One downed power line sparked a brush fire. In Greene County, three utility poles were downed along Route 33 in Ruckersville.

Scattered thunderstorms developed across northeast Virginia during the hot and humid afternoon and evening of the 7th. These thunderstorms produced winds in excess of 55 MPH, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. In Loudoun County, trees and power lines were downed in Middleburg. Heavy downpours flooded Route 50 between Middleburg and Aldie and in the town of Middleburg. Dulles International Airport recorded 2.32 inches of rainfall and a wind gust of 48 MPH. In Fairfax County, quarter sized hail fell in McLean and Wolftrap Park, nickel to quarter sized hail fell in Herndon, dime sized hail fell in Reston, and pea sized hail fell at Tyson's Corner. A 53 MPH wind gust and 1.61 inches of rain was reported in Herndon where 3 trees were downed. Over 70,000 customers lost power across northern Virginia as a direct result of the storms. In Falls Church, a 33 year old man was killed by lightning at the West Falls Church Metro Station. The victim was standing near a tree that was struck by lightning at the bus stop on the east side of the station. High winds downed over a dozen trees onto roads, cars, and structures across the city. Lightning struck a satellite dish at a local radio station, frying sophisticated computer equipment. Nickel sized hail was also reported. In Arlington County, nearly 400 trees were downed onto roads, power lines, homes, and cars. One house was completely destroyed by a large downed tree. Nickel sized hail fell in downtown Arlington and a wind gust of 45 MPH was recorded at Washington National Airport. Lightning struck an antenna at the Arlington County Emergency Communications Center and knocked out the entire radio dispatch system temporarily. In the city of Alexandria, several downed trees and power lines blocked roads and one tree landed on a car.

During a hot and humid afternoon, a cold front crossed the region. This front triggered thunderstorms, some of which contained damaging winds and large hail. In Fauquier County, a wind gust of 80 MPH was recorded in Warrenton which downed trees. Half dollar to tennis ball sized hail also fell across the community. In Loudoun County, marble sized hail fell in Ashburn. In Prince William County, trees and power lines were downed. Dime sized hail fell in Manassas. In Fairfax County, dime sized hail fell in Fairfax, McLean, Tyson's Corner, Burke, and Duncan. Pea sized hail fell in Great Falls and Picket. Marble sized hail fell in Centreville and Springfield. Nickel sized hail fell in Dranesville and Clifton, and walnut sized hail fell near Wolftrap and Vienna. IN Annandale, winds gusted to 60 MPH and dime to nickel sized hail fell. A wind gust of 58 MPH was recorded at Ft. Belvoir. Trees were downed in Falls Church where pea to marble sized hail fell. In Arlington County and in Alexandria, pea sized hail fell and trees and power lines were downed. Across Northern Virginia, 46,000 customers lost power as a direct result of the storms.

Low pressure moved from the Ohio Valley on the 20th to the Mid-Atlantic region on the 21st. East winds ahead of the system ushered moist air into the region directly from the Atlantic Ocean. When the low passed through the area on the morning and afternoon of the 21st heavy rain fell east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Temperatures were cold enough in the mountains that most of the precipitation fell in the form of snow. Rainfall amounts east to the mountains ranged from 1 to 3 inches, and up to 7 inches of snow fell in the mountains. Along Skyline Drive, up to 3/4 of an inch of freezing rain accumulated during the morning of the 21st before changing over to rain during the afternoon. Park officials reported downed tees and power lines. Rainfall totals included 2.37 inches at Montebello in Nelson County, 2.32 inches at Tom's Branch in Augusta County, 2.28 inches at Briery Branch in Rockingham County, 2.20 inches at Lewis Mountain Camp in Page County, 2.16 inches at Limeton in Warren County, 2.14 inches in Falls Church, 2.03 inches at Sterling in Loudoun County, and 1.99 inches at National Airport in Arlington. Snowfall totals included up to 7 inches in the highest elevations of Highland and western Rockingham Counties, 3 inches in Monterey, 2 inches in Deerfield, and 1 inch in Staunton.

Low pressure tracked from the Mid-Mississippi Valley to Pennsylvania on the 18th, spreading a mixed bag of precipitation north of a line from Harrisonburg to Washington D.C. Light snow spread into the area before dawn then changed to freezing rain by mid-morning. The precipitation changed to rain across the area by early afternoon. Several traffic accidents occurred on slippery roads. Scattered power outages due to ice accumulations were also reported in Rappahannock and Fairfax Counties. Ice accumulations included one half to three quarters of an inch in Frederick and Fauquier Counties, one quarter to one half inch in Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Page, Greene, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Clarke, Madison, and Shenandoah Counties, and less than one quarter inch in Rockingham and Albemarle Counties. Snowfall amounts ranged from a trace to 2 inches.

Cold air was in place east of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the 29th and 30th, keeping surface temperatures below freezing. Low pressure moved from the Lower Mississippi Valley northeastward to the Mid-Atlantic region early on the 30th, creating the perfect conditions for freezing rain around the Fredericksburg area, a mix of sleet and snow east of Skyline Drive, and moderate snowfall in the mountains. Ice accumulations between 1/4 and 3/4 of an inch coated roads, trees, and power lines in Fredericksburg and Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George Counties. Electrical outages were reported as trees and branches weighed down by ice fell onto power lines. Disruptions affected 1000 power customers in Albemarle County, 125 customers in Orange County, and 3000 customers in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania and King George Counties. A mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow fell east of a line from Charlottesville to Arlington. Snow and sleet accumulations in this area ranged from 1 to 3 inches. West of this line, 3 to 7 inches of snow and sleet fell. Storm total accumulations included 1.2 inches at Washington Reagan National Airport, 6.4 inches at Dulles International Airport, 6.0 inches in Winchester, 9.0 inches in Luray, 6.5 inches in Warrenton, 2.5 inches in Manassas, 4.7 inches in Orange, 6.4 inches in Culpeper, 3.0 inches in Charlottesville, 6.5 inches in Staunton, and 7.0 inches in Monterey. Over 70 auto accidents were contributed to the storm, including two separate crashes in Loudoun County which killed a 59-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman. Significant flight delays were reported at National, Dulles, and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airports. Several train and bus routes were canceled or delayed. In Culpeper County, three horses suffering from hypothermia were rescued from a pond during the storm after falling through the ice.

A vigorous cold front moved across Northern Virginia from west to east midday on the 13th. Winds in excess of 55 MPH reached the surface after the front moved through. Fire fighters across the region were kept very busy by several brush fires that were started by downed power lines and spread quickly because of the gusty winds. In Frederick County, trees and power lines were downed in Stephens City and downed trees blocked Middle Road, Stoney Hill Road, and Morgan's Hill Road. A carport was blown off a home in Berryville. In Winchester, a house lost a portion of its roof and a wind gust of 52 MPH was recorded. In Clarke County, downed trees and power lines blocked Bishop Mead Road, Route 255 near Millwood, and 6 other secondary roads. In Loudoun County, a 75 MPH wind gust was recorded on Mt. Weather, and nearly 200 customers lost power in Leesburg. Damage was reported to the roof of a grocery store in South Riding. The National Weather Service in Sterling recorded a wind gust of 56 MPH. A wind gust of 52 MPH was recorded at Dulles International Airport and in Leesburg. Two of the three runways at Dulles Airport had to be closed between 1:00 and 5:00 PM because of dangerous cross winds. In Fairfax County, 3600 customers lost power after several trees and power lines were downed. Several roads including Georgetown Pike were closed by fallen trees. A wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded in Annandale, a 53 MPH gust was measured at Fort Belvoir, a 50 MPH gust was reported in Centreville and Springfield, and a gust of 43 MPH was measured in Herndon. The roof of a classroom trailer at Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly was blown off around 1:10 PM. Downed trees damaged cars in Mt. Vernon and Vienna, and a plate glass window was blown out at a bank in Clarendon. Roofing material which blew off a building in Fairfax injured one person. Four highway signs on Interstate 395 and 495 were blown onto the roadway. In Alexandria, trees, a lamp pole, and stop signs were downed. Nearly 3000 customers lost power during the afternoon. At a construction site on Mt. Vernon Avenue, a 19-year-old worker was seriously injured after a 30-foot-high brick wall fell on him. In Falls Church, a wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded at 1:56 PM. In Arlington County, trees and power lines were downed. One fallen tree significantly damaged a home. Siding and wood were also blown off buildings. North 15th Street near Courthouse Road had to be closed after plywood blew off a high-rise under construction. Winds gusted to 55 MPH at Washington Reagan National Airport and 49 MPH at Seven Corners. In Prince William County, winds gusted to 51 MPH at Quantico Marine Base and 43 MPH at Manassas. Trees and power lines were downed across the county and 3000 power outages were reported. Route 234 at Spriggs Road and Yates Ford Road were blocked by downed trees and power lines. Trees blocked the intersections of Grant Avenue and Wier Street and Stonewall Jackson Road and Jackson Avenue, and one tree was downed on Manassas Drive in Manassas Park. Six property owners in Manassas reported damage to their homes from downed trees, branches, and missing shingles. Oak Grove Cemetery in Manassas reported damage to several headstones from fallen trees. In Fauquier County, and 84 MPH gust was reported at Warrenton and nearly 200 customers lost power. Signs were downed on a bridge nearby. In Culpeper County, a wind gust of 54 MPH was recorded at Boston and a gust of 45 MPH was measured in Culpeper. Several trees and power lines were downed onto homes, vehicles, farm buildings, and fences. A vending machine was toppled, shingles blew off roofs, a business sign was blown down, and sheds were blown over in Culpeper. A 24-foot-tall south wall on a home blew in and a portion of the roof on Culpeper Commons blew off. Over 3500 customers lost power across the country. Scattered pine trees and power lines were downed in Orange County. In Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville, 3000 customers lost electricity after power lines were downed.In Rappahannock County, several trees were downed onto roadways. A store in Sperryville reported $27,000 in damage after storm windows were blown off and high winds damaged merchandise. In Warren County, a few trees and power lines were downed, knocking out power to 1500 residents. High winds brought down a large pine tree onto a school lawn near Front Royal. In Shenandoah County, a 64 MPH wind gust was recorded at New Market and a 51 MPH gust was measured at Edinburg. In Rockingham County, a modular home on a truck overturned north of Mauzy on Interstate 81, closing the highway for 30 minutes. Another tractor trailer heading south near Harrisonburg was overturned by high wind, closing one lane of the interstate. Several trees and power lines were downed, resulting in 5000 power outages. A large tree was downed onto a home in Harrisonburg, where a wind gust of 50 MPH was recorded. In Augusta County, 2000 customers lost power after trees and power lines were downed. A window blew out on Ware Elementary School in Waynesboro, where a 60 MPH gust was recorded. A tractor-trailer carrying 80,000 pounds of cargo overturned on Interstate 81 near Greenville, closing an exit ramp. A wind gust of 43 MPH was recorded at Staunton. Officials in Highland County reported scattered downed trees and isolated power outages. In Nelson County, two trees were downed in Arrington.