The Morning Commute: What to Expect

Commuters should plan to drive along their normal routes in the morning, but allow extra time and caution due to Thursday night's flooding, according to Fairfax County. 

A flood warning is in effect until 5 a.m. Friday, according to Fairfax County's emergency blog. This means that flooding is imminent or has been reported. The county says that drivers should venture down their usual routes, but with caution. There may still be debris, standing water or damaged roads.  

Allow extra time in the morning and don't drive through standing water—even if the road isn't blocked off. The law also requires that headlights remain on when windshield wipers are off. 

For the most up-to-date information, check the Virginia Department of Transportation's listing of closed roads. 

Here's five things you need to know about Thursday night's flooding:

1. The flooding may not have seemed that bad in some areas of Centreville, but it was a deadly storm for Fairfax County. Two people in NoVa died last night, . 

2. Fairfax County Public Schools and School Age Child Care Centers are closed and all activities—including the big football games for and high schools—are cancelled. We'll let you know when we have a makeup date for the football games. 

3. The federal government is open, but there is an option to take unscheduled leave or telework. 

4. There will be due to washout conditions. 

5. Stay off the portion of Braddock Road near the Village Center on the way to Route 28 when it's dark outside in the early morning. It was blocked off Thursday night due to deep flooding from Big Rocky Run. Despite the signs, at least one car drove around the blockade into very dangerous conditions. Watch the featured video above to see the flooding from Big Rocky Run, then take a look at the other videos to see other heavily flooded areas around Centreville. 

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