🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: MARYLAND FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY TRIGGERS WATER RESCUES Torrential rainfall dumped 3-5 inches rapidly across central Maryland, overwhelming drainage systems and prompting multiple water rescues in Montgomery County. National Weather Service: "Particularly dangerous event" affecting Bethesda, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, and Wheaton. Emergency officials warned of "significant flash flooding along the Sligo Creek Watershed" as a river gauge recorded a dramatic 10-foot rise in just 30 minutes. Rainfall rates hit 1-2 inches per hour with an additional 1-4 inches possible as storms train over the same areas. Maryland-National Capital Park Police photos showed recreational areas completely submerged with playgrounds underwater. No injuries reported initially, though water rescues continue. Source: National Weather Service, Police Frequency
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🚨🇺🇸FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY: DC SUBURBS FACE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency until 9:00 PM EDT Saturday for Bethesda, Silver Spring, Kensington, White Oak, and Four Corners, Maryland. NWS Warning: "This is a life threatening situation. Seek higher ground now!" The emergency affects 220,785 people, 33 schools, and 3 hospitals in the I-495 Capital Beltway corridor. Residents must move immediately to higher ground and avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Multiple parks including Rock Creek and Sherman Circle are under threat as catastrophic flooding impacts the Washington DC metropolitan area. Source: National Weather Service
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