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Several ongoing road closures in Fairfax County in the Great Falls area due to flash flooding! Remember to never drive through flooded roadways and avoid travel this evening across the northern half of the DC metro!
⚠️ Springvale Rd between Crippin Dr & Brevity Ct ⚠️ Walker Rd between Park Royal Dr & Walker Mill Rd ⚠️ Walker Rd between Sunnybrook Dr & Golden Falcon Ct ⚠️ Georgetown Pike between Polo Dr & Applewood Ln Please seek alternate routes and stay safe. (2/2)
After weeks of rain, storms, flooding, and humid conditions, we finally see a break from that pattern this week with today’s highs in the 80s and much less humidity as well as minimal chance for precipitation! #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx
20 people rescued at Meadowbrook Park after Rock Creek rose rapidly. #mdwx
At 8:30 PM EDT, 1 SE Chevy Chase [Montgomery Co, MD] Fire Dept/Rescue reports Flash Flood. Approximately 20 people were rescued by Montgomery County Fire & Rescue and Park Police after being stranded at Meadowbrook Park after Rock Creek rose... #mdwx mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/lsr/?by=wfo&wf…
Update~@mcfrs dispatched at 914pm for vehicle in floodwater with 1 trapped. Swift water crews assisted 1 adult onto dry land with no injuries. MCPD assisting in road closure of intersection until water recedes. @mcfrsPIO
.@mcfrs is dispatched to Beach Dr/Cedar Ln(Kensington) for a vehicle into floodwater with someone in the vehicle. @mcfrs swift water boats and other apparatus/personnel are enroute. @mcfrsPIO
According to the flood gauge at Sligo Creek near Takoma Park, the creek peaked at 7.52 feet which breaks the old record of 6.80 feet. #mdwx
7900blk Meadowbrook Ln., Meadowbrook local park, Chevy Chase, about 20 people stranded in building surrounded by flood water
Flash flood in silver spring Maryland. @MatthewCappucci @weatherchannel @accuweather @capitalweather @ReedTimmerUSA @wusa9 @KaitlynMcGrath
8:12PM: Flash Flood Emergency has been CANCELLED. However, a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:00PM as many roads remain blocked by high water. Continue to avoid these areas. #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx
LWX cancels Flash Flood Warning for Montgomery [MD] mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2025-O-…
7:28PM: After hours of causing chaos, these storms are finally pushing eastward. However, it’s still going to take a couple hours for flood waters to recede in some areas. Please continue to avoid traveling this evening in the impacted areas. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx
The entirety of Sligo Creek Parkway is closed down to flooding.
6:50PM: Army of Flash Flood Warnings in effect across the northern half of the DC Metro area. Life-threatening flash flooding continues. Avoid travel if you do not need to be out! This is dangerous situation! #vawx #mdwx #dcwx
Portions of Beltway urban flooding @montgomerycomd @MDSHA
Training thunderstorms leading to multiple reports of Flash Flooding and water rescues on the northern half of the Beltway as heavy downpours soak the region. 🌧️
6:37PM: Additional intense downpours are moving into the Flash Flood Emergency area! Flash flooding is only expected to worsen, AVOID THE AREA AND SEEK HIGHER GROUND! #mdwx #dcwx #vawx
6:35PM: Those along Rock Creek and the Anacostia River should PREPARE NOW for rapid rises in water levels! 3-5” of rain has fallen up stream and water rises around 10 feet in 30 minutes have been observed! Life-threatening flash flooding will be possible! #dcwx
HIGH WATER ON GEORGIA AVE: 7000 Bl. of Georgia Ave. N.W. This area is experiencing a significant amount of flooding. AVOID THIS AREA. Photos shared by Community Member.
The @Nationals game is currently on weather delay, likely due to ⚡️lightning in the vicinity. Unknown game start time, and the tarp is NOT on the infield yet, stay tuned! #dcwx
Several Sections of Beach Drive and Sligo Creek Parkway are currently being closed due to flooded roads. We will advise specific sections shortly. Turn around don’t drown.
At 5:38 PM EDT, 1 E Takoma Park [Montgomery Co, MD] Mesonet reports Flash Flood. Flood sensor at Sligo Creek Parkway and New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) had a 10 feet rise in 30 minutes. #mdwx mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/lsr/?by=wfo&wf…