Thunderstorm and Flood Warning for Parts of Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and flood warning for portions of Montgomery County.

The flood warning is in place through 1 a.m. Wednesday, August 7.  About 2 inches of rain has already fallen. The locations that may experience flooding are Rockville, Gaithersburg, Potomac, North Potomac, Great Falls and Darnestown.

Remember, turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in place until 8:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Potomac, Great Falls, Silver Spring, Rockville and Bethesda.

⚠️A Flood Warning has been issued for a portion of Montgomery County until 1:00 AM, Wednesday, August 7. Flooding of streams, creeks and low lying areas is occurring or imminent. Do not drive through flooded areas. More info: https://t.co/QugbkNHuNI #MoCo #MdWx pic.twitter.com/xD0NLg6qfS

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 6, 2019

ATTENTION: List of @MontgomeryCoMD Roads that are susceptible to FLOODING (LIST Below) MoCo Weather ADVISORIES in effect @mcfrsnews @mcfrs Be Aware heavy downpours may result in localized/urban street flooding – Reduced Visibility – SLOW DOWN & Watch for Pedestrians pic.twitter.com/BYJ6SMIyi7

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 6, 2019

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Silver Spring MD, Rockville MD, Bethesda MD until 8:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/Pdh4p1gB21

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 6, 2019

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Potomac MD, Great Falls MD until 8:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/2r3pKtBBpN

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 6, 2019

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