Flash flooding overwhelms DC Beltway after torrential rainfall

Another muggy night ahead, more rain on the way

(WJW) -- It is awfully muggy on Wednesday evening and will remain that way through the overnight and through the day tomorrow. This comes after another warm and humid day with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Click here for live radar Locally heavy rainfall today. Rainfall rates of 1-2″ per hour could lead to flooding in areas. Stay tuned, FLOOD ALERTS may be issued with these slow-moving soakers. Parts of the area have already picked up .…

Thunderstorms threaten more flash flooding across central and eastern states

Torrential rain and thunderstorms are expected to threaten much of the eastern and central United States with flash flooding throughout the rest of this week, forecasters warned, as parts of the country, from Texas to New Jersey, continued to battle fast-rising floodwaters Tuesday

Flash flooding overwhelms DC Beltway after torrential rainfall

Monday evening’s deluge around the D.C. area caused flooding issues on some major roadways, including the Capital Beltway both in Virginia and Maryland. According to local highway officials, the volume and force of the water caused mud and debris to be dislocated and sucked into drainage pipes. With enough notice, local road crews can try and clear as many drains as possible. But when a severe summer storm pops up, drains can get clogged and wat…

'Ain’t no way it already dried': Plant City residents stunned after flash flood recedes overnight

Trapnell Road in Plant City looked more like a lake than a street, with floodwaters rising rapidly after torrential rains dumped between 5-10 inches across the area.