Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County: Oct. 29

BETHESDA, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County. The weather alert remains in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday.

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Zeta may cause flooding in streams, creeks, and urban areas, according to authorities.

With 2 to 3 inches of rain in the forecast, scattered cases of flooding are possible, officials said. Fallen leaves may clog drains and also contribute to flooding.

Affected areas include: Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Damascus, Bowie, Annapolis, Prince Frederick, Westminster, Suitland-Silver Hill, Greenbelt, Clinton, Baltimore, Columbia, Centreville, Chesapeake Beach, and Aberdeen.

During the flood watch period, people should not cross flowing water, or water of unknown depth, to prevent being swept away. Weather officials advise river banks and culverts may also become unstable and unsafe.

Authorities post flood watches when the forecast indicates potential for flooding. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action.

At 2 p.m. Thursday, weather officials said Tropical Storm Zeta was crossing Virginia at about 53 mph. The remnants of Zeta may bring a soaking rain Thursday night through Friday afternoon, according to authorities.