Jan 19, 1996
***River Flooding***High dewpoint temperatures melted most of the snow on the ground within 12 hours. The snow pack had a liquid equivalent between 2 to 3 inches. Snowmelt, combined with 1 to 3 inches of rain (some locations received nearly 5 inches), caused the worst regional flooding in over 10 years. River flooding began during the flood/flash flood event along the headwaters of all basins and continued downstream through the 22nd. Crests ranged from 3 to 21 feet above flood stage.High wa
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5541115). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Fairfax County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.