On Saturday, Montgomery County, Maryland, experienced significant flash flooding following heavy rainfall, leading to over 100 rescue calls in just two hours. Areas like Silver Spring and Great Falls faced severe flooding, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a rare flash flood emergency, a first for the DC region since 2003. Rainfall in specific areas varied, with Silver Spring receiving 3.5-4.5 inches in a short period, causing water to rise 10 feet in 30 minutes at Sligo Creek.
While no injuries were reported, numerous water rescues took place, including one involving 20 people trapped in a building. Residents expressed shock over the rapid water rise, with one local sharing a harrowing experience of helping his family escape from a flooded SUV. By Sunday morning, Sligo Creek Parkway remained closed, with the flood emergency lifted at 9 PM on Saturday. Light showers are expected soon, but more significant thunderstorms may arrive late next week. Montgomery County has expanded its early warning system in response to frequent extreme weather events.
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