Flood — Manassas (c), Virginia

2014-04-30 · near Manassas, Manassas (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Piper Lane was flooded and closed at Observation Lane near Manassas Airport.

Wider weather episode

The eastern half of the United States was under cyclonic flow and moisture from the Atlantic and Gulf continued to move into the Mid Atlantic. A warm front moved northward and showers and thunderstorms broke out across the area. Heavy rain produced flash flooding and rapid rises on streams and creeks.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 513608. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.