creeks

August 10, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

County Illustrates How Residents Can Protect At-Risk ‘Stream Critters’

In recognition of National Water Quality Month, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will highlight at-risk aquatic animals that have a special history with the county. Throughout the month of August, the DEP will release blogs and videos on social media and the My Green Montgomery website about each creature. The series will […]

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April 29, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Man Found Dead in Rockville Creek, Police Say

Montgomery County police are seeking information about a man found dead in a Rockville creek. According to police, Rockville district officers assisted the Maryland-National Capital Park Police on April 21 in responding to calls about a man found dead in a Rockville creek bed. Police identified the man as Michael Lee Higgins, 29, of Rockville. […]

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July 9, 2015 | Staff Writer

National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now until midnight tonight. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected in our area. According to the National Weather Service, the potential exists for flash flooding to occur on small streams, creeks and urban areas. Residents are asked to monitor the weather […]

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June 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Upper Potomac River Advisory

The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) urges boaters and other recreational users to avoid the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams, this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains for the region that will lead to a dramatic rise in water levels. At Point of Rocks in Frederick County, forecasters believe […]

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June 26, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now through Saturday night. Heavy rains are expected late tonight through Saturday. According to the Watch, one to three inches are likely by the time a cold front clears the area late Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service, […]

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June 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from this evening through Sunday morning. According to the watch, showers and thunderstorm will increase in coverage from this afternoon into Sunday morning. Some of the storms will contain torrential downpours which could lead to flash flooding. Widespread rainfall amounts of […]

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