Note: The Flood Watch has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent watch issuance before the cancellation is below.
A Flood Watch is in effect from 3 pm to 9 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: southern Baltimore, Baltimore City, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, central/southeast Montgomery, central/southeast Howard.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE…Washington DC, portions of Maryland, including the following areas, Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Prince Georges and Southern Baltimore, and portions of northern Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria and Fairfax.
WHEN…From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms may produce rainfall rates around 1 inch per hour, with localized totals of 2 to 3 inches possible in areas that receive multiple thunderstorms. This may result in rapid rises on small streams and creeks, and in urban and poor drainage 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.