Arlington storm history

Alexandria Emergency Management and local newspapers reported that one person died from heat-related complications in Alexandria.

A 22-year-old man died after being washed away by Fourmile Run flood waters. Another man was washed downstream but survived. Several roads were flooded.

Hundreds of trees, branches, and wires blew down in Chain Bridge Forest, Rivercrest, Bellevue Forest, Riverwood, Court House, Clarendon, Virginia Square, Maywood, Lyon Village, Rosslyn, and Fort Myer, with dozens onto cars and houses. Dozens of trees and branches blew down in Arl…

Wind gusts of 58-61 mph were measured at Reagan Airport. There were many dwellings with damage due to debris.

More than 10 heavily traveled roads were closed, including I-395, Route 110, and Washington Blvd. I-395 was closed at the Glebe Rd exit due to high water. Several cars were submerged up to their hoods. The George Washington Memorial Parkway South at the Washington National Airpor…

A wind gust of 52 knots (60 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).

A tree blew down in the 4800 block of US-50 Arlington Boulevard.

There were a few calls for large tree limbs blown down across southern Arlington.

The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, KDCA, observed a peak head index of 110F.

Trees blew down onto eastbound I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway at mile marker 68.3 and in nearby neighborhoods.

A large tree blew down onto two houses on North Frederick Street.

Trees blew down onto westbound I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway at mile marker 73.7.

A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).

VA-244 Columbia Pike was blocked by high water at South Greenbrier Street. Other streets impacted by high water nearby.

Four Mile Run and Wren Branch rapidly rose out of their banks, with 6 to 8 inches of water flowing across trails.

A wind gust of 60 knots (69 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).

The ASOS at Reagan National Airport, KDCA, measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 1624 LST.

Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.

Snow squall with rapid drop is visibility below one quarter of a mile, winds greater than 25 mph, and quick accumulation of snow on roadways.

A prolonged period of onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides resulted in multiple days of moderate coastal flooding at the City of Alexandria. The crest height was 4.23' MLLW and the time of crest was at 1216 AM on Sep 24. Lead time for this event was 22.0 hours.

A prolonged period of onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides resulted in multiple days of moderate coastal flooding. The crest height was 4.29' NAVD88 and the time of crest was 1106 PM on Sep 22, 2024. Lead time for this event was 18.3 hours.

A prolonged period of onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides resulted in moderate coastal flooding at the City of Alexandria. Flooding began at 0924 PM EST and ended at 1100 PM. This was a missed event and lead time was 0 hours.

Persistent SE flow on the east side of TS Debby caused moderate coastal flooding in the City of Alexandria. Peak water level height was 4.38' NAVD88 and the crest time was 1018 AM EST. Lead time was 2.5 hours.

Tree damage was reported in Barcroft. A tree blew down in the 4300 block of VA-244 Columbia Pike. A tree blew down in the 5000 block of 11th Street South.

Trees blew down in the 2500 block of North Powhatan Street, including one onto a car.

The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 110, with a high temperature of 104F. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 110.

The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 108. The high temperature at Washington DC was 102F. Several mesonets in Arlington County measured peak heat indices around 110.

The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 110. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 110.

The ASOS at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) measured a peak heat index value of 112. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 110.

Half dollar size hail was reported near the East Falls Church Metro Station.

Half dollar size hail was observed in the private courtyard of The Point at Falls Church in the 2100 block of North Westmoreland Street.

Quarter size hail was reported in Westover.

Quarter size hail was reported west of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).

Quarter size hail was reported just west of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).

The Alexandria VA USGS tide gauge reached a crest of 5.45' at 648 PM EST on March 9th. Lead time for this event was 7.3 hours.

The USGS tide gauge at City of Alexandria reached a crest of 4.9' NAVD88 at 642 PM EST on Jan 9th. This was the 7th highest crest ever at this location. Lead time for this event was 13.2 hours.

Tropical Storm Ophelia caused moderate coastal flooding in the City of Alexandria with the river gauge cresting at 4.44 ft MLLW early on Sep 24th (threshold is 4.2 ft). Lead time for this event was 9.9 ft.

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