Alexandria flooding shuts down roads as heavy rain and wind hits DC, Maryland & Virginia
Maryland man's birthday ruined by flooding in Alexandria
Tuesday's torrential downpour has no doubt been making a mess for many people all around the DMV, and that includes Old Town Alexandria. Parts of the area are known to flood every time there’s heavy rain. FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan reports from Old Town.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Officials report severe flooding and downed trees in Alexandria, as heavy rain and brutal winds hit D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart reports major flooding in Old Town Alexandria with gusty winds. Drivers were advised to "turn around, don't drown" as heavy rain continued into Tuesday evening.
As a result, several road closures were in effect in Alexandria as parts of King Street are still closed due to flooding.
A flood warning was issued for several areas across the D.C. region until 11 p.m. Tuesday evening. The warning directly impacted flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The National Weather Service says tidal flooding along the Potomac River is expected to continue and will reach approximately 5 feet by 6 a.m Wednesday.
FOX 5 spoke to a guy who came all the way from Southern Maryland Tuesday to celebrate his birthday in Alexandria. He said that this would be a celebration to remember and not in the greatest way either, after his car got flooded.
"When I showed up and when I parked down there, the rain had let up," said Dillon Wise, whose car got flooded in Old Town Alexandria. "The water wasn’t even within a foot. I mean there were no indications of flooding when I parked down there and, unfortunately, while we were inside grabbing lunch celebrating my birthday, things changed."
Tree falls in Alexandria neighborhood
Alexandria officials responded to the 3300 block of Russell Road for reports of fallen trees on the roadway. Residents are advised to limit any roadway travel and keep an eye out for downed trees and branches.