Flash Flood Emergency issued outside nation’s capital after heavy rainfall triggers water rescues

BETHESDA, Md. – Torrential rainfall on Saturday overwhelmed creeks and streams outside the nation’s capital, prompting the issuance of a rare Flash Flood Emergency and dozens of water rescues in parts of central Maryland.

The National Weather Service issued a series of flood alerts and described the situation as a “particularly dangerous” event for communities including Bethesda, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring and Wheaton…

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