NWS Issues Flood Warning for Central Montgomery County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning until 9 p.m. for central Montgomery County.
According to the warning, up to two inches of rain have already fallen over a large area. Additional rainfall amouts of one to three inces are possible.
The locations that will experience flooding include Germantown, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, North Potomac, Redland, Boyds, Clarksburg, Darnestown, Washington Grove, and Dawsonville.
Motorists should NOT drive through flooded roads, even if it seems safe. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Flood Warning issued for a portion of Montgomery County until 9:00 pm. Flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas is occurring or imminent. Do not drive through flooded areas.
More info: https://t.co/PQEfllyM2u https://t.co/twrdDJuq7f
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 7, 2019
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