Local Storm Report
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1017 AM EDT Sun Jul 20 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0239 PM Flash Flood 2 SSE Cherry Grove 38.56N 78.86W
07/19/2025 Rockingham VA 911 Call Center
About a foot of rapidly flowing water closed Wengers
Mill Rd.
0300 PM Flash Flood 2 E Sparkling Springs 38.56N 78.91W
07/19/2025 Rockingham VA 911 Call Center
Six iinches of water flowing over Turleytown Rd. where
it crosses over Joes Creek.
0316 PM Hail 1 N Scottsville 37.81N 78.49W
07/19/2025 M0.75 inch Albemarle VA 911 Call Center
0316 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Scottsville 37.80N 78.49W
07/19/2025 Albemarle VA 911 Call Center
Three trees down near Scottsville on James River Road.
0321 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Hollymead 38.12N 78.44W
07/19/2025 Albemarle VA 911 Call Center
Trees down on Proffit Road and Proffit Station Road.
0500 PM Flash Flood 2 SSE Ruckersville 38.21N 78.36W
07/19/2025 Greene VA 911 Call Center
The entirety of Carpenters Mill Rd. is closed due to
flooding along multiple segments. Several spots had
around 6 inches to a foot of flowing water over the
roadway.
0504 PM Flash Flood 2 SW Ruckersville 38.21N 78.40W
07/19/2025 Greene VA Trained Spotter
Trained Storm Spotter had to evacuate house off
Cordelia Drive. Around a foot of water flowing around
house coming off hillside. Neighbors evacuated as well.
Streets closed nearby.
0508 PM Flash Flood 1 NNE Eheart 38.22N 78.31W
07/19/2025 Orange VA 911 Call Center
Albano Rd. is closed between Ridge Rd. and Taylorsville
Rd. Road is completely under around 6 inches to a foot
of flowing water where the road crosses Colvin Creek.
0517 PM Flash Flood 1 WSW Takoma Park 38.98N 77.01W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Emergency Mngr
Water rescue reported at intersection of Cedar Avenue
and Old Philadelphia Avenue. Water reported to be
flowing at least one foot deep.
0525 PM Flash Flood Takoma Park 38.99N 77.01W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Mesonet
The stream gage on Sligo Creek at Takoma Park rose to
flood stage, which is at 5.5 feet, rapidly in less than
an hour. The gage then crested at 7.52 feet shortly
thereafter. This was a little over a 6 foot rise in just
over an hour.
0530 PM Flash Flood 4 NE Earlysville 38.19N 78.43W
07/19/2025 Albemarle VA Emergency Mngr
2075 Fray Road washed out at creek. About 30 homes with
no access at this point.
0530 PM Flash Flood Rock Creek - Sherrill D 38.97N 77.04W
07/19/2025 District of Columb DC Mesonet
The stream gage on Rock Creek at Sherrill Dr. rose to
flood stage, which is 7 feet, rapidly. Cresting at 8.27
feet, the gage indicated a 6 foot rise in around an
hour.
0531 PM Flash Flood 1 NE Silver Spring 39.01N 77.04W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Public
At least six inches of rapidly flowing water was along
Georgia Avenue and Columbia Boulevard.
0538 PM Flash Flood 1 E Takoma Park 38.98N 76.99W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Mesonet
Flood sensor at Sligo Creek Parkway and New Hampshire
Avenue (MD 650) had a 10 feet rise in 30 minutes.
0550 PM Flash Flood Silver Spring 38.99N 77.05W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Broadcast Media
Five feet of standing water at the intersection of
East-West Hwy and Washington Ave. One car and a fire
truck stranded in the water.
0550 PM Flash Flood Riverdale-Riverdale Rd 38.96N 76.93W
07/19/2025 Prince Georges MD Mesonet
The stream gauge on the NE Branch Anacostia River at
Riverdale rose six feet rapidly to minor flood stage,
which is 8 feet, in an hour. At 8 feet, the Northeast
Branch Trail begins to flood in spots.
0555 PM Flood Rock Creek-Joyce Road 38.96N 77.04W
07/19/2025 District of Columb DC Mesonet
The stream gage on Rock Creek at Joyce Rd. rose to 7
feet, which was a 5 foot rise in around an hour. The
gage crested at 7.62 feet.
0558 PM Flash Flood Hyattsville 38.96N 76.95W
07/19/2025 Prince Georges MD 911 Call Center
Numerous calls for roads closed due to high water in
Hyattsville. Water 2 to 4 feet deep on some roads.
0600 PM Flash Flood 1 NNW Takoma Park 39.00N 77.01W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Social Media
Vehicle standed in deep moving water at the
intersection of Wayne Ave. and Sligo Creek Pkwy.
0601 PM Flash Flood College Park 39.00N 76.93W
07/19/2025 Prince Georges MD 911 Call Center
Numerous roads closed due to high water in College
Park. Water rescues ongoing. Water reported up to 5 feet
deep on some roads.
0602 PM Flash Flood Glenmont 39.06N 77.04W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD 911 Call Center
Water rescue for vehicle stranded in high water at
Randolph Road and Glenallan Avenue.
0609 PM Flash Flood 1 NNE Glenmont 39.07N 77.05W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Social Media
Three vehicles stranded in deep water at the
intersection of Briggs Rd. and Layhill Rd.
0614 PM Flash Flood 1 NNE Glenmont 39.07N 77.05W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD 911 Call Center
Three occupied vehicles stranded in high water at
Briggs Roadn and Layhill Road. Water rescue ongoing.
0615 PM Flood 1 SW Bentonville 38.82N 78.33W
07/19/2025 Warren VA Trained Spotter
Water around 1 to 2 feet deep along US 340 just south
of Bentonville.
0624 PM Flash Flood Four Corners 39.03N 77.01W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD 911 Call Center
Occupied vehicle stuck in high water at Southwood
Avenue and Colesville Road. Water rescue ongoing.
0627 PM Flash Flood 1 W Takoma Park 38.98N 77.03W
07/19/2025 District of Columb DC 911 Call Center
Two to four feet of standing water on Geoergia Avenue.
Road closed.
0631 PM Flash Flood 2 NE Greenbelt 39.02N 76.86W
07/19/2025 Prince Georges MD 911 Call Center
Baltimore-Washington Parkway closed at Powder Mill
Road. One to two feet of water flowing across the road.
0634 PM Flash Flood 2 SE Great Falls 38.99N 77.26W
07/19/2025 Fairfax VA 911 Call Center
River Bend Road and Georgetown Pike closed due to one
to two feet of water flowing over the road.
0634 PM Flash Flood 1 WSW Takoma Park 38.98N 77.03W
07/19/2025 District of Columb DC Broadcast Media
Standing water around 2 to 3 feet deep was along the
Dahlia Street NW.
0637 PM Flash Flood 1 SW Great Falls 39.00N 77.30W
07/19/2025 Fairfax VA 911 Call Center
Georgetown Pike closed near Miller Avenue due to one to
two feet of water flowing across the road.
0655 PM Flash Flood 2 S Great Falls 38.98N 77.30W
07/19/2025 Fairfax VA Fire Dept/Rescue
Walker Rd. closed between Parker Royal Dr. and Walker
Mill Rd. At least 6 inches of flowing water over the
road where it crosses Piney Run.
0655 PM Flash Flood 2 S Great Falls 38.98N 77.29W
07/19/2025 Fairfax VA Fire Dept/Rescue
Walker Rd. was closed with at least 6 inches of flowing
water over the road where it crosses Captain Hickory
Run.
0658 PM Flash Flood 1 N Congressional Manor 39.01N 77.17W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Public
A water rescue occurred along Bradley Boulevard and
Kentsdale Drive due to rapidly flowing water estimated
around 3 feet deep.
0700 PM Flash Flood 2 ESE Great Falls 39.00N 77.26W
07/19/2025 Fairfax VA Fire Dept/Rescue
Swiftwater rescue occurred along Old Dominion Rd. where
7 individuals needed to be rescued from their vehicle,
which was stuck in 2 feet of flowing water.
0716 PM Flash Flood 1 SW Four Corners 39.01N 77.02W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Broadcast Media
A water rescue occurred along Sligo Creek Parkway with
water rapidly flowing around 2 to 3 feet deep.
0718 PM Flash Flood 1 ESE Silver Spring 39.00N 77.04W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Broadcast Media
A vehicle was stranded in water about 2 to 3 feet deep
along East-West Highway around Silver Spring.
0720 PM Flash Flood 1 SSW Four Corners 39.01N 77.02W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD NWS Employee
Water around 1 foot deep was flowing across Sligo Creek
Parkway around US 29.
0729 PM Flash Flood 1 NNE Congressional Man 39.01N 77.17W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Emergency Mngr
Around 1 to 2 feet of flowing water over Bradley Blvd.
where it crosses Cabin John Creek.
0818 PM Marine Tstm Wind Cove Point LNG Pier; MD 38.40N 76.39W
07/19/2025 M59 mph ANZ533 MD NOS-PORTS
0824 PM Marine Tstm Wind 2 SE Cobb Island 38.24N 76.83W
07/19/2025 E39 mph ANZ537 MD Buoy
Cobb Point WeatherFlow
0830 PM Flash Flood 1 SE Chevy Chase 38.99N 77.06W
07/19/2025 Montgomery MD Fire Dept/Rescue
Approximately 20 people were rescued by Montgomery
County Fire & Rescue and Park Police after being
stranded at Meadowbrook Park after Rock Creek rose
rapidly.
0858 PM Marine Tstm Wind Point Lookout 38.04N 76.32W
07/19/2025 M50 mph St. Marys MD Mesonet
0900 PM Marine Tstm Wind 5 NNE Hull Neck 38.03N 76.33W
07/19/2025 M47 mph ANZ537 MD NDBC
0905 PM Marine Tstm Wind Point Lookout 38.04N 76.32W
07/19/2025 M53 mph ANZ537 MD Buoy
0905 PM Marine Tstm Wind Point Lookout 38.04N 76.32W
07/19/2025 M53 mph St. Marys MD Mesonet
0906 PM Marine Tstm Wind Webster Field 38.15N 76.43W
07/19/2025 M44 mph St. Marys MD AWOS
0907 PM Marine Tstm Wind 10 ENE Plum Point 38.68N 76.33W
07/19/2025 E39 mph ANZ541 MD Buoy
Blackwalnut Harbor WeatherFlow
0910 PM Marine Tstm Wind Webster Field 38.15N 76.42W
07/19/2025 M44 mph St. Marys MD ASOS
0918 PM Marine Tstm Wind 6 SSE Fishing Creek 38.26N 76.18W
07/19/2025 M49 mph ANZ534 MD Buoy
0923 PM Marine Tstm Wind Lower Hooper Island 38.26N 76.18W
07/19/2025 M51 mph ANZ543 MD Mesonet
0925 PM Marine Tstm Wind 11 ENE North Beach 38.74N 76.34W
07/19/2025 M44 mph ANZ532 MD Mesonet
Tempest station on Sherwood West on Kent Island
0930 PM Marine Tstm Wind Bishops Head; MD 38.22N 76.04W
07/19/2025 M44 mph ANZ543 MD NOS-NWLON
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