Flood in Frederick County, Virginia

The Hogue Creek near Hayfield stream gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 8.38 feet. At 8 feet, fields and yards near the creek are flooded. Access to some residence may be restricted by high water.

A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area. A long duration period of rain ensued, with rain rates exceeding two inches an hour during the afternoon and evening of May 13th. The slow moving storms coupled with training led to localized rainfall totals of four to eight inches across the Blue Ridge, with lesser amounts of two to four inches along and west of I-95. Flooding lingered into the morning hours of May 14th.