Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 4 at 12:24AM EDT until September 4 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1224 AM EDT, emergency management reported multiple water rescues
in the vicinity of Commonwealth Road, Glebe Road, and Wilson Avenue
with multiple vehicles stalled out in high water. Between 1 and 2
inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2
inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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, Annandale, Springfield, Vienna, Groveton,
Falls Church, Huntington, Mantua, Pimmit Hills, Crystal City,
Reagan National Airport, Burke, Lincolnia, Tysons Corner,
Franconia, Merrifield, Lake Barcroft, I395 and I495 Interchange and
Ballston.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
District of Columbia, DC; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; City of Alexandria, VA; City of Falls Church, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov