Arlington, Falls Church and other parts of the D.C. area are under a Flood Watch today.
The watch is in effect from 2 p.m. Monday until midnight. Forecasters say storms today will have torrential downpours that could quickly cause flooding on already saturated ground.
“Tropical moisture will combine with a slow moving frontal system to produce very heavy rainfall,” said the National Weather Service. “A mixture of slow moving storms and the potential for multiple rounds of convection will increase the risk of flash flooding.”
More, below, from NWS.
921 AM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. […]
* WHEN…From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall will move across the area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates up to 2 to 3 inches per hour are possible, which may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding where the heavy rain is slower moving and where multiple rounds of storms occurs. Storm total amounts up to 4 to 6 inches are possible where this occurs.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
Arlington’s last major flood event happened on July 8, 2019, when a period of exceptionally heavy rain led to widespread flooding and numerous water rescues from flooded roadways and intersections. The county has since invested in a number of flood mitigation measures.
A Flood Watch for Flash Flooding has been issued for most of the area along and east of the I-81 corridor. This is effective from 2PM this afternoon through this evening. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Stay weather aware at https://t.co/5RyZgpeTAT pic.twitter.com/J90WBHNt0r
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 14, 2025
Another day, another flood watch (it's a record-breaking 14th since May) for DC area. Storms with torrential rain most likely 5-10p tonight. We're in a level 3 out of 4 risk of flash flooding.
Details at https://t.co/O5ePGELlht pic.twitter.com/36e6FQBSEw
— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) July 14, 2025
DMV gang – another day with afternoon boomers. One or two might be strong, but all will have the potential to produce brief heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/JbGtZEzJNg
— Matthew Cappucci (@MatthewCappucci) July 14, 2025
