DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC; Montgomery, MD; Arlin… — FFWLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern District of Columbia... Southeastern Montgomery County in central Maryland... Arlington County in northern Virginia... Eastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia... Eastern Prince William County in northern Virginia... The City of Alexandria in northern Virginia... The Southeastern City of Fairfax in northern Virginia... The City of Falls Church in northern Virginia...
* Until 745
Flooding in District of Columbia, DC; Montgomery, MD; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Prince William, VA; City of Alexandria, VA; City of Fairfax, VA; City of Falls Church, VA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS