Slick roads, downed trees create traffic chaos around DMV

Flood watches, high wind warnings and more inclement DC, Maryland, Virginia weather

FOX 5's Caitlin Roth has the latest weather forecast for the D.C. region.

WASHINGTON - A day of torrential rain has created slick road conditions across the DMV and gusty winds have brought down trees in some areas, creating even more traffic chaos for some.

The storm system is moving north and is expected to bring the brunt to the D.C. area beginning around 6:30 p.m. and isn’t expected to move out until about 9 p.m.

That means drivers need to be extra cautious this evening as the wet roads and low visibility can create dangerous conditions, especially in low–lying areas.

There are flood warnings for D.C., Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Montgomery County until 11:30 p.m., while the rest of our area will remain under a flood watch until Wednesday morning.

As of 9:30 p.m., Pepco states there are 110 outages and 3,500 customers affected. Dominion in Virginia is reporting 454 outages with nearly 10,000 customers without power.

The Maryland State Police Department said between 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., officers responded to 79 crashes, 40 roadway hazards, and 18 disabled vehicles. They also answered a total of 361 calls for service.

FOX 5 is tracking some of the hardest-hit spots to keep you safe on the roads tonight.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Canal Road, NW

Flooding on Canal Road in Northwest DC

FOX 5 is keeping track of road conditions across the DMV as severe weather hits. Canal Road in Northwest DC is experiencing flooding.

Whittier Street, NW

Image 1 of 4

▼

Rhode Island Avenue, NE

Image 1 of 3

▼

MARYLAND

Severn Road, Lanham

Westbard Avenue, Bethesda

Tree falls on top of car in Bethesda during heavy rainstorm

A tree fell on top of a car in Bethesday Tuesday evening as heavy rain and wind caused chaos across the DMV.

Image 1 of 2

▼

Maddox Road, Chaptico

Flooding on Maddox Road in Chaptico, MD

FOX 5 is keeping track of road conditions across the DMV as severe weather hits. Maddox Road in Chaptico, MD is experiencing flooding.

Sligo Creek Parkway, Takoma Park

Flooding on Sligo Creek Parkway, Takoma Park

FOX 5 is keeping track of road conditions across the DMV as severe weather hits. Sligo Creek Parkway in Takoma Park, MD is experiencing flooding.

E. Stanhope Road at Beach Drive, South Kensington

Flooding at E. Stanhope Road and Beach Drive in South Kensington, MD

FOX 5 is keeping track of road conditions across the DMV as severe weather hits. E. Stanhope Road at Beach Drive, South Kensington is experiencing flooding.