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Flash Flood Warning issued September 4 at 12:24AM EDT until September 4
Affecting District of Columbia, DC; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; City of Alexandria, VA; City of Falls Church, VA
In effect until: Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 AM
District of Columbia, DC; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; City of Alexandria, VA; City of Falls Church, VA
Likely impact across 5 counties in DC and VA; effects through 7:00 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 1224 AM EDT, emergency management reported multiple water rescues in the vicinity of Commonwealth Road, Glebe Road, and Wilson Avenue with multiple vehicles stalled out in high water. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Springfield, Vienna, Groveton, Falls Church, Huntington, Mantua, Pimmit Hills, Crystal City, Reagan National Airport, Burke, Lincolnia, Tysons Corner, Franconia, Merrifield, Lake Barcroft, I395 and I495 Interchange and Ballston.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™