Note: The Flash Flood Emergency has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent emergency issuance before the cancellation is below.
A Flash Flood Emergency is in effect to 9 pm Saturday, July 19, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: southeastern Montgomery.
…FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BETHESDA, TAKOMA PARK, CHEVY CHASE, SILVER SPRING, WHEATON…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Flash Flood Warning for…
Southeastern Montgomery County in central Maryland…
Until 900 PM EDT.
At 554 PM EDT, Emergency management reports significant flash flooding along the Sligo Creek Watershed. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Bethesda, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Wheaton. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE…Emergency management reported.
IMPACT…This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Bethesda… Langley Park…
White Oak… Takoma Park…
Adelphi… Kemp Mill…
Chevy Chase… North Kensington…
South Kensington… Forest Glen…
Hillandale… Martin’s Additions…
North Chevy Chase… Wheaton-Glenmont…
Friendship Village… Silver Spring…
Wheaton… Calverton…
Four Corners… Kensington…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.