Moderate To Heavy Rain Prompts Flash Flood Watch For NoVA

WASHINGTON, DC — Northern Virginia is under a flash flood watch as moderate to heavy rain is in the forecast Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

The watch takes effect Wednesday night and continues through Thursday morning. Forecasters expect several rounds of moderate to heavy rain and a few possible thunderstorms to linger through Thursday morning. The first round of rain is ongoing, and a lull could come Wednesday afternoon. The second round will resume Wednesday evening through the night.

The NWS expects rainfall totals between 2 to 4 inches through Thursday. Higher localized amounts are possible where heavier elements persist. That could cause localized flooding events.

A watch means conditions may develop leading to flash flooding. Residents should monitor the NWS Baltimore-Washington office should other alerts be issued.

Areas covered under the flash flood watch are Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, King George County, Fauquier County, and eastern Loudoun County. It also applies to the District of Columbia as well as the Maryland counties of Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, and central and southeast Montgomery.