Note: The Flash Flood Warning has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent warning issuances before the cancellation are below.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect Wednesday, July 16 to 12:30 am Thursday, July 17, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, southeastern Fauquier, Prince William, north central Stafford, southeastern Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Flash Flood Warning for…
Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
Southeastern Fauquier County in northern Virginia…
Prince William County in northern Virginia…
North Central Stafford County in northern Virginia…
The Southeastern City of Manassas Park in northern Virginia…
Until 1230 AM EDT.
At 917 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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 ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar and automated gauges.
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…
Dale City… Lake Ridge…
Montclair… Bealeton…
Manassas… Manassas Park…
Independent Hill… Nokesville…
Opal… Catlett…
Calverton… Midland…
Bristersburg… Aden…
Somerville… Casanova…
Lois…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to 12 am including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: central Fauquier, Prince William, Manassas, southern Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Flash Flood Warning for…
Central Fauquier County in northern Virginia…
Prince William County in northern Virginia…
The City of Manassas in northern Virginia…
The Southern City of Manassas Park in northern Virginia…
Until midnight EDT tonight.
At 855 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 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 ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar and automated gauges.
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…
Warrenton… Linton Hall…
Bull Run… Haymarket…
Manassas… Sudley…
Manassas Park… Gainesville…
New Baltimore… Nokesville…
Broken Hill… Broad Run…
Greenwich… Auburn…
Airlie… Woolsey…
Meadowville… Catharpin…
Turnbull…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.