Flash Flood — Montgomery, Maryland

2025-07-19 · near Georgetown Jct, Montgomery, Maryland

Event narrative

Approximately 20 people were rescued by Montgomery

County Fire & Rescue and Park Police after being

stranded at Meadowbrook Park after Rock Creek rose

rapidly.

Wider weather episode

An unstable atmosphere along with plenty of moisture led to the development of showers and thunderstorms. The thunderstorms were slow moving, and trained over the same areas in spots resulting in flash flooding. Localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were observed, with upwards of 5 inches in the most persistent thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1264809. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.