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Flooding Hits Falls Church During Thunderstorm (Photos)
BREAKING: At least one intersection is closed due to flooding in Falls Church.
Tuesday afternoon thunderstorms rocked the region and brought quick bouts of rain. Falls Church in was particularly hit hard with flooding and road closures. The city and other parts of the region are under a flood warning through 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The flooding caused one road closure. The City of Falls Church said South Spring Street and Lea Court has reopened as of 2:25 p.m.
A look at the flooding on S. Spring Street at Lea Court as of 2:00 p.m. pic.twitter.com/6brkmozlJG
— City of Falls Church (@FallsChurchGov) August 21, 2018
Other residents shared shocking images of high water levels outside their homes.
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Dad’s house in Falls Church about an hour ago - have lived here for 28 years and never seen Fairwood Lane flood @capitalweather pic.twitter.com/PNhIjPPMML
— Kat Sullivan (@KatSullivanDC) August 21, 2018
Very intense rain in Falls church. Gutters overflowing and street full of water. pic.twitter.com/8Xtxjer9VF
— James (@VTjawo) August 21, 2018
The rain hit hard and quickly in #Fallschurch not long ago. pic.twitter.com/qJx78pKFDN
— Emily Leayman (@EmilyLeayman) August 21, 2018
The National Weather Service says runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses in addition to other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Officials remind drivers to "turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Just six inches of fast-moving floodwaters can knock over an adult.
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Image via Emily Leayman/Patch
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