A warm front passed through the area. The combination of increasing moisture throughout all levels of the atmosphere, forcing from the warm front, and an unstable atmosphere caused heavy showers and thunderstorms to develop. These storms trained over a few areas around the Washington Metropolitan area, resulting in instances of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:45:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

East Bellefonte Road was around the 10 block closed due to high water and vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:45:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Russell Road around Mount Vernon Avenue was closed due to high water and vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 15:36:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Old Keene Mill Road was closed at Rolling Road. People were stranded in cars with water flowing at least two feet deep.

Flash Flood in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 15:42:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Columbia Pike at South Greenbrier Street was closed due to water flowing across the road.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 15:45:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Duke Street at Dangerfield Road was closed due to high water. Multiple vehicles were stuck in high water with water rescues.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:02:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public video showed several feet of water at Glebe Road and Commonwealth Avenue. Vehicles  were stranded.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:02:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Burke Road was closed in multiple locations due to high water. Water was flowing over the road in multiple locations more about a foot high.

Flash Flood in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:02:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Prosperity Avenue at Accotink Creek was closed due to several feet o water flowing over the roadway.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:14:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple vehicles were stranded in several feet of standing water at the intersection of Wythe Street and  North West Street.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:45:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

East Custis Avenue around the 100 block was closed due to vehicles stranded in high water.

Flash Flood in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-23 16:45:00 to 14-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 400 Block of South Pitt Street was closed due to vehicles stranded in high water.