A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Alexandria and other parts of the D.C. region as several rounds of downpours pass through today (Sunday).
The National Weather Service issued the warning from 4:34 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., and a Flash Flood Watch continues until midnight. A Flash Flood Warning means forecasters anticipate flash flooding is happening or expected to soon begin.
As of 4:34 p.m., the National Weather Service said 1.5 to 3 inches of rain have already fallen, and thunderstorms producing heavy rain have been spotted again over the region. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, small creeks and streams are especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
More from the National Weather Service:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 4:34PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
FLASH FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4:34 P.M. TO 7:45 P.M. EDT SUNDAY.
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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 PM EDT.
* At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 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… Dale City… Bethesda… Annandale… Springfield… Fairfax… Langley Park… Fort Hunt… Vienna… Groveton… Falls Church… Huntington… Mantua… Fort Belvoir… Pimmit Hills… Woodbridge… Mclean… Rosslyn… Crystal City…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
