Thanks to Jeff for sending from Military Road Eastbound. Betsy also wrote: “military rd eastbound entirely blocked btwn Oregon and 16th by a downed tree” DC311 has taken a report.

Meanwhile in North Cleveland Park: (more…)


Update from AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the District of Columbia until 9:30 PM. At 3:21 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”

Crazy videos: (more…)



so close

“Banneker – 2500 Georgia Ave NW
Francis – 2435 N St NW
Langdon – 2860 Mills Ave NE
Rosedale – 1701 Gales St NE
Ridge Road – 830 Ridge Rd SE
Oxon Run – 501 Mississippi Ave SE

Open this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | 10am – 6pm

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that all 33 stand-alone spray parks throughout the District will remain open through September 26. (more…)



photo by Anupam Anand

And more coming. From the National Weather Service:

“Be Weather Aware Today (Wed) & Tonight! Tornado and Flash Flooding Threat. Be ready to act if NWS warnings are issued for your area. Also be aware of ongoing flooding in some locations along the I-95 corridor this A.M. (more…)



photo by Amy Marrion

From AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) in Sterling Virginia has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the District of Columbia, which is in effect until 7:15 PM EDT.

At 4:11 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.

Some locations will experience flooding. This includes the following flood prone roads: (more…)


V sends around 8:15am this morning: “Massive tree fell down on two cars at the end of Harvard St NW right by the off ramp from Beach Dr NW by the Zoo.

Blocking the entire road to both ways of traffic.” (more…)


From AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Flash Flood Warning for District of Columbia until noon today.

At 755 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated showers producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD: Life threatening flash flooding. Showers producing flash flooding.

SOURCE: Radar.

IMPACT: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.” (more…)


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