A Flash Flood Watch was just issued for Arlington, Falls Church and surrounding areas, including D.C.
A line of storms with exceptionally heavy downpours is approaching the area from the west. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly after its arrival.
More, below, from the National Weather Service.
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
544 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning […]
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain will move across the warned area. Rain may have not started, but expected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in 20 minutes are anticipated. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.
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… Bethesda… Annandale… Springfield… Fort Washington… Fort Hunt… Vienna… Groveton… Falls Church… Huntington… Coral Hills… Mantua… Fort Belvoir… Pimmit Hills… National Harbor… Rosslyn… Crystal City… Mclean… Reagan National Airport…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Rain may have not started, but expected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in 20 minutes are anticipated. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. https://t.co/jfghrc7pSE
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 9, 2025
