Flooding in parts of DC region as showers continue

Flood warnings issued across DC region as storms raise concerns

Showers and thunderstorms are raising flooding concerns across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday, with isolated flash floods possible through the afternoon and evening.

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Flooding in parts of DC region as showers continue

Steady rainfall continues in the D.C. region through Tuesday evening with showers expected to die down overnight. The downpours have made for flooding in parts of the D.C. area. Heavy rain could affect the evening commute Tuesday. “Moderate to heavy rain could may lead to ponding or high water on area roadways,” 7News First Alert Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said. Virginia, D.C. and a large portion of Maryland are under a flood watch…

Flood watch in effect for Central Virginia localities

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Several localities throughout Central Virginia are under a flood watch until late Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Flood watches were issued for different areas on Monday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 13, but all will remain in effect until "late Tuesday night." The watch is currently affecting the following localities: Albemarle County Amelia County Appomattox County Brunswick County Buckingha…

Northern Virginia under flood watch; forecast calls for 2-4 inches of rain

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of Northern Virginia through 6 a.m. Wednesday.

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More people die from floods every year than tornadoes, lightning, or hurricanes, according to the National Weather Service.