Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Heavy rain will hit the DC region Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A flash flood watch is in effect for Montgomery County and the DC region from 3 p.m. Wednesday "through late tonight," according to an alert from the National Weather Service. A flash flood watch means that "conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding," according to the NWS. The NWS predicts one to one-and-a-half inches of rainfall in a short period of time. The Capital Weather Gang at the Washington Post estimates that the worst of the storm will hit the DC region between 3-7 p.m. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services warns drivers to "Turn Around - Don't Drown" when they come to a stretch of road covered in water. See the MCFRS website for a list of county roads that are most susceptible to flooding. County police have issued…
Friday, September 9, 2011
The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning into Friday evening.
A flash flood watch is in effect for Montgomery County through an unspecified time this evening, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service warns that due to the saturated state of the ground, it will not take much rainfall to cause flooding. Another inch of rain is expected, though amounts could increase during thunderstorms. Thursday's flash floods left multiple cars stranded on road ways, and authorities continue to urge caution while driving on the roads. The Department of Transportation has closed the following roads due to high water situations:
The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning into Friday evening.
Update, 5:45 p.m.: The following roads are closed due to high water and other issues, according to the Department of Transportation: Update, 3:30 p.m.: A Flash flood watch is in effect for the Montgomery County area through 8 p.m. today. Due to high water and other problems caused by Thursday and Friday's heavy rains, the Department of Transportation has closed the following roads: Original story: A flash flood watch is in effect for Montgomery County through an unspecified time this evening, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service warns that due to the saturated state of the ground, it will not take much rainfall to cause flooding. Another inch of rain is expected, though amounts could increase during …
