NWS Issues Flash Flood Warning for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday for portions of Montgomery County as Tropical Storm Isaias moves quickly through the area. The storm is producing heavy rain and high winds throughout our region. The locations that may experience flooding are Germantown, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Olney, and Damascus.

There are reports of roads closed in Montgomery County due to flooding. Beach Drive between Knowles Avenue and East-West Highway in the Kensington Chevy Chase area is closed. Also, Sligo Creek Parkway between Piney Branch Parkway and Old Carroll Avenue in the Takoma Park area is closed.

A Flood Warning has been issued for a portion of Montgomery County until 2:30pm Tuesday 8/4. Flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas is occurring or imminent. Do not drive through flooded areas.
More info: https://t.co/BAHFCoG5JP #MDwx

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 4, 2020

ICYMI: a Tropical Storm Warning & Flash Flood Watch have been issued for Montgomery County. Residents can expect:

💨high winds with potential for debris, downed trees/power lines & power outages
🌧️ 3-6 in of rain which may lead to flash flooding

ℹ️ https://t.co/mHGyOERE4T pic.twitter.com/PV8qbvq4Cu

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 4, 2020

Traffic Advisory – Beach Dr CLOSED in Kensington/ Chevy Chase area pic.twitter.com/omWNW7TeJA

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 4, 2020

TROPICAL STORM UPDATE (9:05 AM)

Closures
*Sligo Creek Parkway between Piney Branch and Old Carroll
*Beach Drive between Knowles and East-West Highway
*All natural surface trails
*South Germantown Driving Range
*Black Hill Boats
*Cabin John Train
*Wheaton Train and Carousel pic.twitter.com/UGiSBbIJyL

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) August 4, 2020

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