Montgomery Community Media

Strong winds toppled trees and wires across Montgomery County on Wednesday afternoon. Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said dispatchers fielded dozens of calls within an hour’s time this afternoon. Piringer said there were no reports of serious injuries. At 5 p.m., there were over 1,600 Pepco customers without power in Montgomery County, according to […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an Executive Order rescinding the state of emergency in eight Maryland counties: Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery, Howard, and Prince George’s. Based on the current weather projections and recommendations from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the remaining 15 Maryland counties and Baltimore City will remain under the […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland in anticipation of heavy rains, potential flooding, and the possibility that Hurricane Joaquin may impact Maryland. “While the path of Hurricane Joaquin remains uncertain, taking proactive measures is the first step in preparing for extreme weather and will ensure […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from 4 p.m. Thursday through the early evening. According to the NWS, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected ahead of a cold front that will cross the area. Rainfall of one to two inches with locally higher amounts will be possible in […]

Montgomery County police are investigating the deaths of a 29-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter at a Chevy Chase home. According to a police account, police and firefighters responded to a report of an electrocution at the residence shortly before 4:30 p.m. in the 8800 block of Connecticut Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Police said the […]

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for Montgomery County from now until 5:30 p.m. and a flood warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m. for small streams. According to the NWS, heavy rains have saturated the area. Streams may begin to rise out of their banks as the rain continues. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County from now until 6 a.m. on June 2nd. According to the watch, Monday’s showers and thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding. A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.

Rainfall in Montgomery County has flooded several roadways in Montgomery County. The following roads are closed as of 9:10 a.m. on May 16: Barnesville Road from 16100 to 16700 blocks Berryville Road from 14000 to 14400 blocks Blunt Road at the 20900 block Brighton Dam Road at the 1900 block Brink Road at the 9900 […]