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Update: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Southeastern Montgomery County until 9:45 p.m Friday. Radar indicates that Silver Spring and other areas have had two inches of rain in the last 30 minutes.  A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood […]

Due to hazardous weather conditions the National Weather Service has put out a flash flood watch until July 25, 6 p.m. EDT for Baltimore, Marylandand D.C. areas. Residents are advised to avoid wooded areas, as trees tend to fall easily in saturated ground with little or no wind. Recent heavy rainfall has ground extremely saturated. […]

UPDATED The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 12:30 a.m. for parts of Montgomery County. According to the NWS, emergency management officials have reported ongoing rescues with cars stalled in standing water in Montgomery County. Emergency Communications has declared a “condition red” because of the high call volume for water rescues […]

While residents prepare for heavy rains over the weekend, Gaithersburg officials are updating residents about delays and closings. 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 a news release, city officials urge everyone to register for Alert Gaithersburg, an […]

There’s rain in the forecast. In fact, the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from 2 p.m. today until late tonight. Here are five more things to know today, July 14th, in Montgomery County: 1. County Council Meeting: The Montgomery County Council is in session today. You can peruse […]

Rain is falling in Montgomery County at a rate of about two inches an hour setting up a predicted flash flood warning for later this evening. According to the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated torrential rain across the area at about 7 p.m. and flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that […]

Montgomery County is under a severe thunderstorm watch this evening until 11 p.m. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary threats, according to the Service. Flash flooding is also possible.

Rain and localized flooding is in the forecast for Montgomery County today. According to the National Weather Service, flash floods kill more people every year than any other weather hazard. Here are some safety tips provided by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service for motorists who may be driving in heavy rains: -Know your location […]