(Updated at 4:50 p.m.) Floodwaters have receded after Columbia Pike was blocked at S. Greenbrier Street around 3:30 this afternoon.
At least one car was stuck in the high water, near the 55 Hundred apartments, just west of the county line, prompting a water rescue operation. Other traffic could be seen turning around.
Firefighters successfully rescued the driver of the vehicle that was stuck, according to scanner traffic.
https://twitter.com/News_MTorres/status/1438602239594094593
This is a view of the stranded car on Columbia Pike at S. Frederick Street (5500 block). @ArlingtonVaFD on scene working to make sure driver & passengers are safe. @WTOPtraffic @WTOP @ARLnowDOTcom #firefighters #weather #traffic #vatraffic pic.twitter.com/nqVEPVHyRU
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) September 16, 2021
Reports of flooding came as the National Weather Service issued a new Flood Warning for the county. Just before 4 p.m., a Flash Flood Warning was also issued.
From NWS:
Flash Flood Warning including Arlington VA, Annandale VA, West Falls Church VA until 7:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/8DkOLtI6d6
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) September 16, 2021
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING…
* UNTIL 930 PM EDT THURSDAY.
* AT 321 PM EDT, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED HEAVY RAIN DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS. FLOODING IS ONGOING OR EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY IN THE WARNED AREA. BETWEEN 1 AND 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN HAVE FALLEN.
* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE… ARLINGTON… ALEXANDRIA… BETHESDA… RESTON… ANNANDALE… SPRINGFIELD… FORT WASHINGTON… FAIRFAX… LANGLEY PARK… FORT HUNT… VIENNA… GROVETON… FALLS CHURCH… HUNTINGTON… CORAL HILLS… BLADENSBURG… MANTUA… PIMMIT HILLS… NATIONAL HARBOR… ROSSLYN…
ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE IN THE WARNED AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN WHEN ENCOUNTERING FLOODED ROADS. MOST FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR IN VEHICLES.
In addition to the Pike flooding, high standing water was reported along I-395.
Flooding on 395 leaving VA right before the 14th street bridge. Cars are getting stuck. pic.twitter.com/luu4Vu15Jd
— Killmoenews (@Killmoenews1) September 16, 2021
Already have some flooding on I-395NB by the Pentagon in Arlington. #vawx pic.twitter.com/hpbNmjkLdj
— Washingtonian Weather Geeks (@WashingtonianWx) September 16, 2021
Appears to be a little high water on the left side of I-395N, main lanes, before Exit 10C and the 14th Street Bridge. @WTOPtraffic @VaDOTNOVA @ARLnowDOTcom #traffic #vatraffic #dctraffic #STATcam #395cam pic.twitter.com/lgdLKRloQq
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) September 16, 2021
Previously, NWS issued a Flash Flood Watch for the area, effective until 9 p.m.
The rain has already cancelled at least one local event, a pop-up jazz performance in Rosslyn.
☔ Due to incoming storms, this evening's Pop-Up performance at Continental Beer Garden has been canceled for the safety of our performers, equipment and guests. We're looking forward to this Saturday's #RosslynJazz Festival at Gateway Park: https://t.co/I8LZoyBpaC pic.twitter.com/NNkgER3A8O
— Rosslyn, Virginia (@RosslynVA) September 16, 2021
Recent Stories
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 5266 times… so far. 📈 Top stories The following are the most-read articles for today —…
A water rescue operation is underway along Four Mile Run after reports of a drunk man falling down an embankment. The incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. behind the Virginia…
With the Yellow Line bridge and tunnel work complete, Metro is upping service on the line. Starting Sunday, Yellow Line trains will arrive every eight minutes all day, the transit…
In honor of the one-month anniversary of this article, we give you a new Mike Mount cartoon. In case you don’t get the reference, it also riffs on some of…
Join MoCA Arlington Summer Camps at Marymount University and learn the fundamentals of handbuilding, throwing on a wheel, glazing, and much more. In this two-week course, students will explore hand building techniques, wheel throwing, and strengthen ideas that exemplify individual artist expression guided by professional working artists. Students of all skill levels are welcome!
Visit MoCA Arlington’s Website here and the registration page to secure your space today!
Please join us on Saturday, June 3, from 2 to 4 pm for the Glencarlyn Home Tour in Arlington’s historic Glencarlyn neighborhood. Among the featured homes will be a sparkling new home by A&N Builders at 5604-4th St. South. The inviting front porch opens to a light-filled space featuring high ceiling, wood floors, gas fireplace, Pella windows, Shrock cabinets, Quartz countertop, and JennAir appliances. Doors from the family room open to a large covered porch with a few steps to the level, landscaped rear yard. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry room, and linen storage. The big lower level has a rec room, gym space, and a fifth bedroom and bathroom plus even more storage. After leaving the home, stroll to the Ball-Sellers home, the oldest residence in Arlington, the community gardens at the library, Carlin Hall, and the 94 acre Glencarlyn Park. A lovely way to while away a late spring afternoon.
Homebuying 101: Steps to Getting Pre-Approved
Are you ready to jump into homeownership or started considering it but don’t know where to start? Financial preparation is key when thinking about purchasing your first home and the first step to getting pre-approved.
Join ACFCU’s mortgage loan officers
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
Treat yourself this Independence Day with a world-class, private 4th of July extravaganza at the Military Women’s Memorial – a premier National Capital Region site.
Great food, fun, and the best views of Washington DC’s spectacular fireworks display. Relax, enjoy,
