The rains have subsided but flooding concerns remain for parts of the shoreline in Southwest D.C. and in Arlington County and Alexandria. Here's what you need to know.
Unprotected areas could see flooding along this stretch of the Potomac River around high tide in Alexandria and Arlington County.
(Courtesy National Weather Service)
Courtesy National Weather Service
Unprotected areas could see flooding along this stretch of the Potomac River around high tide in Southwest D.C.
(Courtesy National Weather Service)
Courtesy National Weather Service
The weather service said there will be a prolonged period of at least minor flooding, with moderate flooding during high tide through Sunday evening, especially north of Hains Point.
(WTOP/Melissa Howell)
WTOP/Melissa Howell
The National Weather Service said that water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street in D.C. beginning at high tide, a little after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.
(WTOP/Melissa Howell)
WTOP/Melissa Howell
While the rain has stopped, unprotected areas by The Wharf in D.C. along the Potomac River could see some flooding on Sunday.
(WTOP/Melissa Howell)
With businesses at the D.C.’s Wharf ready to mark a first year anniversary, owners and managers are getting ready for Hurricane Florence and the possible damage from flooding. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)
With businesses at the D.C.’s Wharf ready to mark a first year anniversary, owners and managers are getting ready for Hurricane Florence and the possible damage from flooding. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)
WASHINGTON — The heavy rains have ended but high tide is now raising some concerns for certain areas in the District that may flood.
The National Weather Service has announced a flood advisory until 6 p.m. Monday.
Unprotected areas along the Potomac River on D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront near The Wharf are among the areas that could see some flooding during high tide, according to the National Weather Service.
Levels along the shoreline are 1.5 to 2.5 feet above normal due to the recent rainfalls.
The weather service said it expects a prolonged period of at least minor flooding, with moderate flooding near high tide. Water is expected to approach parts of Hains Point Loop Road, just across from The Wharf.
Water is also expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street.
A map of the areas that could be affected can be seen below.
Unprotected areas could see flooding along this stretch of the Potomac River around high tide in Southwest D.C. (Courtesy National Weather Service)
