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Flooding forces people to evacuate their cars in Maryland

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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.

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  • 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
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