Note: The Flood Watch has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the cancellation are below.
A Flood Watch remains in effect to 8 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, central/southeast Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE…Portions of DC, including the following , District of Columbia, Maryland, including the following areas, Anne Arundel, Charles and Prince Georges, and northern Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park and Fairfax.
WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT 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 are likely this afternoon through early this evening. Some thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall with amounts around 1 to 2 inches within an hour. Localized amounts up to 3 inches are possible in the strongest storms. The heavy amounts of rain in a short period of time may lead to rapid rises of creeks and streams out of their banks as well as potential flash flooding in urban areas.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.