The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Montgomery County and surrounding jurisdictions on Thursday morning.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials say heavy rainfall has caused flooding in some areas. There are also reports of downed trees and wires. Residents are encouraged to use caution when driving on the roadways.
Flood WARNING for portions of @MontgomeryCoMD until 845a Thursday 9/23/2021. Flooding of streams, creeks & low lying areas is occurring or imminent. Do not drive through flooded areas. More info: https://t.co/FfZUrfPKmK https://t.co/ssSAPIYjTj pic.twitter.com/nMsmihElmc
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 23, 2021
According to MCFS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there was a water rescue on Beach Drive between Kensington Parkway and Connecticut Avenue near Chevy Chase on Thursday around 7:00 a.m. Rescue crews safely removed the driver from the vehicle that had become stalled in high-water.
In the tweet below, Piringer says Beach Drive has been closed due to the flooding.
Portions of Beach Drive CLOSED @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/qsbf36slX0
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 23, 2021
ICYMI – Flash Flood WARNING in effect @MontgomeryCoMD – ~7a Water Rescue on Beach Dr between Kensington Parkway and Connecticut Ave., driver safely removed from the vehicle that had become stalled in High-water, @mcfrs on scene, flash flood https://t.co/lVA7Q0q9HL pic.twitter.com/Z1L6DpuUO3
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 23, 2021
ROAD Closures @MontgomeryCoMD Beach Drive between Kensington Parkway & Connecticut Avenue; between Connecticut Avenue & Grosvenor Ln; as well as Sligo Creek Parkway between Maple Avenue & Piney Branch Rd. – due to high water and flooding pic.twitter.com/7uKkdwZiAH
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 23, 2021
MCFRS officials are reminding motorists to plan ahead due to road closures and to use caution when driving through areas that are flooded.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING in effect – Be Aware, Be Informed, Be Prepared @MontgomeryCoMD SEE (preparedness info & roads susceptible to high water): https://t.co/T13CZaCXzd WARNING/WATCH @ReadyMontgomery @MCDOTNow @MontCo_Highways @MDSHA https://t.co/e0X5uxmNyN pic.twitter.com/EIaO6YRB1a
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 23, 2021
