Heavy rain threatens flash flooding for millions
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Significant rainfall from storms caused flash flooding in parts of Montgomery County, Maryland, located north of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, trapping many in buildings and cars.
The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.
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"Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
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At 11:58 a.m. on Friday, the NWS San Diego CA released an updated flash flood warning in effect until 2 p.m. for San Bernardino County.
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WAVE 3 News on MSNALERT DAY: Flash flooding possible as waves of storms continue overnightLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An ALERT DAY is in place this evening as clusters of thunderstorms move into the region. Flash flooding remains the top concern, especially along and north of I-64. Overnight storms fade Monday morning.
At 8:03 a.m. Sunday, doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated the heaviest rain had left the warned area but smaller streams are still rising, the statement said.