The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Alexandria and surrounding areas effective until 8:45 PM tonight, as Doppler radar shows thunderstorms capable of producing dangerous rainfall rates approaching the region.
The warning, issued at 5:44 PM, covers Alexandria along with Arlington County, northeastern Fairfax County, Falls Church, Washington D.C., and south central Montgomery County in Maryland. Weather officials warn that rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches within 20 minutes are anticipated, with total additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible across the warned area.
The National Weather Service has issued the following regarding hazardous weather conditions for Alexandria.
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch until July 9, 10:00 PM EDT
- Special Marine Warning in effect from July 9, 05:17 PM EDT until July 9, 06:45 PM EDT
- Hazardous Weather Outlook
- Flood Watch until July 10, 12:00 AM EDT
- Flash Flood Warning in effect from July 9, 05:44 PM EDT until July 9, 08:45 PM EDT
Weather officials are urging residents to “turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads,” noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The warning emphasizes avoiding travel through flooded roadways, as even shallow water can be extremely dangerous.
The flash flood warning is set to expire at 8:45 PM, though residents should continue monitoring weather conditions and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm’s passage.
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning DCC001-MDC031-VAC013-059-510-610-100045- /O.NEW.KLWX.FF.W.0071.250709T2144Z-250710T0045Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 544 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025 The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... District of Columbia... South Central Montgomery County in central Maryland... Arlington County in northern Virginia... Northeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia... The City of Alexandria in northern Virginia... The City of Falls Church in northern Virginia... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain will move across the warned area. Rain may have not started, but expected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in 20 minutes are anticipated. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Arlington... Alexandria... Bethesda... Annandale... Springfield... Fort Washington... Fort Hunt... Vienna... Groveton... Falls Church... Huntington... Coral Hills... Mantua... Fort Belvoir... Pimmit Hills... National Harbor... Rosslyn... Crystal City... Mclean... Reagan National Airport... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && LAT...LON 3905 7712 3903 7704 3900 7702 3897 7699 3897 7700 3889 7691 3881 7702 3880 7702 3874 7704 3873 7707 3873 7711 3875 7719 3878 7724 3880 7728 3886 7726 3888 7727 3893 7727 3900 7723 3904 7719 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 20 MINUTES $$ Belak
