Arlington and much of the D.C. area is once again under a Flood Watch today (Wednesday).
The watch is in effect from 5 p.m. until midnight, and also encompasses D.C., Falls Church and Fairfax County, among other neighboring jurisdictions.
Forecasters say more storms with very heavy rainfall are possible this evening, raising the risk of flash flooding.
More, below, from the National Weather Service.
1206 PM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. […]
* WHEN…From 5 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms will track across the area late this afternoon into this evening. Storms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, with 1 to 3 inches possible in an hour where stationary cells or multiple rounds occur. Widespread rainfall totals near an inch are expected, with localized maxes of 2-4 inches.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness informationPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
According to the Capital Weather Gang, this sets a local record for the most flood watches issued since May.
Whadda ya know? Another Flood Watch is up for the DC area late Wednesday afternoon and evening. It's the record-breaking 15th issued by NWS since May. More details: https://t.co/O5ePGELlht pic.twitter.com/LOphvETv7y
— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) July 16, 2025
