At 5:38 PM EDT, 1 E Takoma Park [Montgomery Co, MD] Mesonet reports Flash Flood. Flood sensor at Sligo Creek Parkway and New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) had a 10 feet rise in 30 minutes. #mdwx mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/lsr/?by=wfo&wf…

Portions of Beltway urban flooding @montgomerycomd MD State Highway Adm

Several Sections of Beach Drive and Sligo Creek Parkway are currently being closed due to flooded roads. We will advise specific sections shortly. Turn around don’t drown.

6:08PM: Catastrophic situation unfolding across Bethesda, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, and Wheaton as 3-5” of rain has fallen which is leading to significant and severe river and urban flash flooding. AVOID THIS AREA! THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION! #mdwx

The Washington Nationals game is currently on weather delay, likely due to ⚡️lightning in the vicinity. Unknown game start time, and the tarp is NOT on the infield yet, stay tuned! #dcwx

HIGH WATER ON GEORGIA AVE: 7000 Bl. of Georgia Ave. N.W. This area is experiencing a significant amount of flooding. AVOID THIS AREA. Photos shared by Community Member.

6:35PM: Those along Rock Creek and the Anacostia River should PREPARE NOW for rapid rises in water levels! 3-5” of rain has fallen up stream and water rises around 10 feet in 30 minutes have been observed! Life-threatening flash flooding will be possible! #dcwx

6:37PM: Additional intense downpours are moving into the Flash Flood Emergency area! Flash flooding is only expected to worsen, AVOID THE AREA AND SEEK HIGHER GROUND! #mdwx #dcwx #vawx

Sligo Creek in Silver Spring is now the Colorado River

The entirety of Sligo Creek Parkway is closed down to flooding.

6:50PM: Army of Flash Flood Warnings in effect across the northern half of the DC Metro area. Life-threatening flash flooding continues. Avoid travel if you do not need to be out! This is dangerous situation! #vawx #mdwx #dcwx

High water Silgo Creek in Takoma

Several ongoing road closures in Fairfax County in the Great Falls area due to flash flooding! Remember to never drive through flooded roadways and avoid travel this evening across the northern half of the DC metro!

Flash flood in silver spring Maryland. Matthew Cappucci The Weather Channel AccuWeather Capital Weather Gang Reed Timmer, PhD WUSA9 Kaitlyn McGrath

7:28PM: After hours of causing chaos, these storms are finally pushing eastward. However, it’s still going to take a couple hours for flood waters to recede in some areas. Please continue to avoid traveling this evening in the impacted areas. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx

8:12PM: Flash Flood Emergency has been CANCELLED. However, a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:00PM as many roads remain blocked by high water. Continue to avoid these areas. #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

7900blk Meadowbrook Ln., Meadowbrook local park, Chevy Chase, about 20 people stranded in building surrounded by flood water

According to the flood gauge at Sligo Creek near Takoma Park, the creek peaked at 7.52 feet which breaks the old record of 6.80 feet. #mdwx

Update~MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire dispatched at 914pm for vehicle in floodwater with 1 trapped. Swift water crews assisted 1 adult onto dry land with no injuries. MCPD assisting in road closure of intersection until water recedes. Pete Piringer

20 people rescued at Meadowbrook Park after Rock Creek rose rapidly. #mdwx