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May 15, 2018 | Staff Writer

NWS Warns of Severe Weather Tuesday with a Flash Flood Watch

It’s going to be a rainy Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County effective from 3 p.m. Tuesday through 1 a.m. Wednesday. According to the NWS, thunderstorms are expected in late afternoon Tuesday. Heavy rainfall and lightning with the potential for high winds and hail may occur. Heavy […]

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August 7, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: NWS Cancels Flash Flood Watch

UPDATED The National Weather Service has canceled the flash flood watch. 415pm: Flash Flood Watch CANCELLED. Heavy rain threat has ended. — NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) August 7, 2017 It’s going to be a rainy Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for central and southeast portions of Montgomery County (Bethesda, Gaithersburg, […]

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July 28, 2017 | Staff Writer

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Saturday Afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon. High water has closed Muncaster Mill Road at Bowie Mill Road, according to an Alert Montgomery message at 2:13 p.m. Muncaster Mill Road (MD115) at Bowie Mill Rd due to flooding. Please avoid the area if you can. Please do not drive through […]

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July 6, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

National Weather Service Calls for Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

UPDATED The National Weather Service extended the flood watch until 2 a.m. Friday morning. Additional rain is expected this afternoon through tonight. https://twitter.com/NWS_BaltWash/status/883016322883489793 The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch until 7 p.m. for Montgomery County, including the communities of Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Silver Spring. The NWS is forecasting multiple […]

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September 29, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County effective late Wednesday night thru Friday morning. According to the NWS, widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected and the potential exists for flash flooding of small streams, creeks and urban areas. FLASH FLOOD WATCH for MoCo beginning 6 […]

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August 17, 2016 | Staff Writer

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NWS Issues Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from 4 p.m. today until 3 a.m. on Friday, August 18. According to the NWS, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected today and tonight. Rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour are possible. Flash flooding may occur on small […]

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June 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 5 p.m. today thru 6 a.m. on Friday for Montgomery County. According to the NWS, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected today and tonight. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Be prepared and continue monitoring […]

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June 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, June 16, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, June 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Networking Breakfast: Antonio Doss headlines the Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media’s studios today. He will be talking about world trade as it pertains to small business. 2. Let’s dance! The city of Gaithersburg’s Thursday morning concert series for […]

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October 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

SHA Tip: During Heavy Rain Storms, Turn Around-Don’t Drown

There is a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now through 8 p.m. on Saturday evening, and officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) ask drivers to “Turn Around-Don’t Drown” during heavy rain storms. SHA crews are preparing for heavy rainfall by stocking high water and road closure signs, cones, generators and […]

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October 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Services Issues Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from now through 8 p.m. on Saturday evening. According to the Watch, rain will increase in intensity across the area Friday and into Saturday. Widespread rain totals of two to four inches are expected with locally higher amounts. Heavy rain could […]

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