Strong thunderstorms dumped between 3-4 inches of rain Saturday evening across the Washington D.C. suburbs. The estimated rainfall rate was 1-2 inches in 30 minutes, which prompted multiple flash flood warnings in parts of Maryland and Virginia.
Breakdown
- Flooding has persisted in the area for several weeks.
- Rising water in Potomac, Maryland, forced people to evacuate their vehicles. 7s
- First responders assisted multiple motorists and no major injuries were reported. 13s
- Authorities closed several roads due to hazardous flood conditions. 22s
- Moving water can float vehicles, emphasizing the need for caution. 36s