Major I-95 cities -- Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia -- could be impacted as heavy downpours could bring 2-3 inches of rainfall per hour over already saturated soils, which could easily cause flash flooding.

A line of heavy thunderstorms swept across the D.C. region Wednesday evening, unleashing torrential rains that flooded streets and violent wind gusts that toppled trees. The storms produced spectacular skies — including menacing clouds on approach and vivid rainbows upon exiting.

After this week’s storms and tornado warning, D.C. residents living in basements are sounding the alarm—here’s what to know before the next flood hits.

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

A search and rescue volunteer holds a T-shirt and backpack with the words Camp Mystic on them in Comfort, Texas on July 6, 2025. A search and rescue volunteer holds a T-shirt and backpack with the words Camp Mystic on them in Comfort,

Washington County Emergency Management Director Richard Hays says they’re ready to respond when disaster strikes.

Volatile weather threatens over 27 million Americans with severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, particularly in Washington, D.C.

The catastrophic Texas flash flood along the Guadalupe River is simply heartbreaking. What can be learned and applied here in Western Washington?

When the precipitation intensified in the early morning hours Friday, many people failed to receive or respond to flood warnings at riverside campsites known to be in the floodplain.