WATCH Severe Storms Slam DC: Streets flood as major weather system moves through the DMV

After major rainstorms caused catastrophic flooding in Texas and New Mexico, the U.S. capital hasn’t been spared, as another powerful storm batters the East Coast. The National Weather Service had warned that the storm was approaching and urged residents to prepare.

This afternoon, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued through 7 PM, with winds expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour. These warnings are typically issued when a thunderstorm is occurring or expected imminently.

A Flash Flood Warning is also in effect and will remain active until at least 8:45 PM on Wednesday night.

Images incoming from the DMV

This video was captured near Bloomingdale, at the intersection of 4th Street NE and Bryant.

The buses are running as streets flood, with the rain coinciding with many commuters’ trips home.

This video provides a view of the storm from Capitol Hill. Thunder can be heard almost continuously throughout the video, with heavy rain falling over homes and office buildings.

This video from Southeast DC was posted by ABC reporter Beatrice Peterson. “In just 20 minutes, the storm has slashed visibility and made many roads impassable," wrote Peterson.

A street, looking more like a stream, was posted by the DC Fire and EMS Department from Engine 4’s firehouse in Pleasant Plains NW.

Stay safe, and if you live in the area, be sure to sign up to receive emergency alerts. You can also find all active alerts through the National Weather Service website.

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