Flood Watch Begins Friday Evening
Montgomery County is under a flood watch starting 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security tells residents to expect heavy rainfall… Read More
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Flood Sensors Installed in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has installed 35 new flood sensors. The sensors will serve as an early warning system that can track rising water and alert authorities so the public can be… Read More
National Philharmonic Concert Raises Funds for Scotland AME Zion Church
Half of the proceeds from the National Philharmonic’s two performances of Messiah are being donated to help restore the historic Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Potomac that was… Read More
County Rescue Team Heads to Puerto Rico to Assist with Hurricane Fiona Response
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service first responders are traveling to Puerto Rico Monday to help with Hurricane Fiona response efforts. Hurricane Fiona battered Puerto Rico Sunday knocking out power… Read More
Montgomery County Under Flood Watch Wednesday Afternoon
Montgomery County is under a flood watch beginning 2 p.m. Wednesday. “Showers and thunderstorms are likely later this afternoon and evening which may produce locally heavy rainfall,” the National Weather… Read More
Flood Watch Starts Late Tuesday Afternoon
Montgomery County is under a flash flood watch starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday until midnight. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible, according to the National Weather Service… Read More
New Sensors Will Help Detect Potential Flooding in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has a new way to detect potential flooding. During a press conference Friday, officials announced that 35 new high-tech flood sensors are being installed across the county in… Read More
Leaders Say County’s Climate Action Plan Will Address Flooding
Montgomery County will address flooding and stormwater management as part of its Climate Action Plan, leaders said during a virtual county council meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Evan Glass noted a young… Read More
Rockville Apartment Management Strives to Clean Up, Relocate Residents After Flooding
The management of the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville, where one young man died Sept. 1 as a result of flooding due to Hurricane Ida, spent the Labor Day… Read More
More Than $30,000 Raised for Family of 19-Year-Old Killed in Apartment Flooding
19-year-old Melkin Daniel Parada Cedillo died after the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville flooded early Wednesday morning, Montgomery County Police said. His family set up a GoFundMe online fundraiser… Read More
One Resident Dead, 150 Displaced After Flooding at Rockville Apartment Complex
A 19-year-old male died after the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville flooded early Wednesday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. About 150 residents are displaced, Public Information Director Shiera… Read More
Damascus House Fire Causes $800,000 in Damages, Displaces Family
A house in Damascus caught fire on Monday evening after it was likely struck by lightning, causing about $800,000 in damages to the home and neighboring homes. According to Pete… Read More