Photos: Severe weather rips through DC area

Cleanup remains underway at the Tidal Basin following Thursday's fierce weather. (WTOP/Dennis Foley) — Cleanup remains underway at the Tidal Basin following Thursday’s fierce weather. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

The Tidal Basin saw heavy rains and wind during Thursday's storms. (WTOP/Dennis Foley) — The Tidal Basin saw heavy rains and wind during Thursday’s storms. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Trees were downed near the Tidal Basin after Thursday's storms. (WTOP/Dennis Foley) — Trees were downed near the Tidal Basin after Thursday’s storms. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Snapped branches near Tidal Basin. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

A rainbow at the end of Thursday’s strong storms. (Anthony Foti via Twitter)

"A rainbow just briefly appeared above the destruction here on Toll House Road in Annandale." (WTOP/Michelle Basch) — “A rainbow just briefly appeared above the destruction here on Toll House Road in Annandale.” (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

A tree downed by the storm along 522 near the entrance to Commonwealth Park. (Courtesy Carol Hoffman) — A tree downed by the storm along 522 near the entrance to Commonwealth Park in Culpeper County, Virginia. (Courtesy Carol Hoffman)

The aftermath of the storm along 522. (Courtesy Carol Hoffman)

@capitalweather Beautiful double rainbow over Clarendon just a few moments ago! pic.twitter.com/2H5qLaZb3u
— Crystal Marshall (@CrystalLite14) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Carol Hoffman)

An elm tree toppled over along the D.C. Tidal Basin during Thursday’s severe storm. (Courtesy Carol Hoffman)

Several trees near Tidal Basin, including some cherry trees, downed by high winds. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

A topped cherry tree on the tidal basin Tuesday, April 6, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — A toppled cherry tree on the tidal basin Tuesday, April 6, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

A toppled cherry tree on the Tidal Basin Tuesday, April 6, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — A toppled cherry tree on the tidal basin Tuesday, April 6, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Rain pours over the Capital Beltway in this April 6, 2017 file photo. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — Rain pours over the Capital Beltway in this April 6, 2017 photo. Soaking rains are expected to continue through the afternoon, bringining much needed rain to the D.C. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Flooding on DC-295 North near Benning Road blocked traffic Thursday, April 6. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — Flooding on DC-295 North near Benning Road blocked traffic Thursday afternoon. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

The band of intense of storms seen from South Capitol Street Douglass Bridge on Thursday afternoon. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

North Capitol Street in D.C. blocked for a fire department response to roof damage to St. Aloysius Church. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Roof damage at St. Aloysius Church along North Capitol Street in D.C. after damaging thunderstorms ripped through the area Thursday afternoon. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Debris on North Capitol Street in D.C. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — Debris on North Capitol Street in D.C.. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

In addition to roof damage at St. Aloysius Church, firefighters examine potential damage to Mount Ary Baptist Church on North Capitol Street in D.C. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Several cherry trees near the paddle boat parking area at the Tidal Basin in D.C. were felled by the storm, the National Park Service said. (Courtesy National Park Service)

A massive tree, uprooted during the storm, sliced into a home in Annandale, Virginia. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

Watch as severe thunderstorms move through the Mid-Atlantic in this visible imagery from #GOES16. See more imagery @ https://t.co/z0YAKzuaYj pic.twitter.com/NmvXUEiFcR
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) April 6, 2017

(WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Looking at back of storms from Gallows Roadd overpass over the Capital Beltway looking south. (Courtesy Lynn Petrazzuolo)

Tree down along Freedom Drive in Reston. Base of trunk about 1 foot across. Heavy rain, high winds (No hail seen). (Courtesy Wolf Merrily)

This is in Fairfax, near University Drive and Armstrong Street, a mile from George Mason University. (Courtesy Ed Nell)

A tree limb from neighbor’s dead tree fell into our yard. Don’t think there is any roof damage, no fence damage or deck damage – thankfully. It’s just a big mess. (Courtesy Ninigirl)

Hail pummeled Mechanicsville, Maryland. (Courtesy Bill Reid)

Hail in Ashburn, Virginia. (Courtesy Michael Raye)

Near California, Maryland, on Thursday around 1 p.m. (Courtesy Paula)

A downed tree crosses train tracks by Rolling Road in Virginia – reason for some of the VRE delays to Broad Run. (Courtesy Michael Bauer)

And still falling in Ashburn/Broadlands! @WTOP @capitalweather pic.twitter.com/4MnrTDQ0u2
— Scott Spendolini (@sspendol) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Rob Obenhein)

The winds really whipped up with the strong cell which came over the area of Shady Grove in Rockville. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/fM0Ey4HOVU
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Rob Obenhein)

@WTOP 10 mins ago at Fair oaks mall pic.twitter.com/HI0SA70Kg7
— Let's go Phillies! (@FalconsSuperfan) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Rob Obenhein)

.@wtop @capitalweather up to pea sized hail in Annandale/Fairfax. Very strong line just moved through w/ heavy rain. pic.twitter.com/YceH9ztAj7
— Andrew Albosta (@andrewthe) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Rob Obenhein)

At Wiehle and Sunrise Valley a tree is down. @WTOP @VaDOTNOVA @fairfaxpolice pic.twitter.com/if2VxUpRfF
— Shariar Mohaimeen (@Jumadeen) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Rob Obenhein)

The storms downed many trees. (Courtesy Arlington County Fire Department)

The storms toppled a tree into an apartment complex in Annandale, Virginia. (Courtesy Fairfax Fire/Rescue)

The stormwater has the waters of Rock Creek really moving. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/GwHKASY3gy
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 6, 2017

(WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Brock Bridge Road in Laurel is closed due to standing water. Please remain alert for flash floods during this afternoon's storms. pic.twitter.com/7bDhwRJiYv
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy DC Fire and EMS)

SAFETY: Flooding in Old Town as high tide nears (Prince and King). Use caution in the area. Don't drive or walk thru standing water. pic.twitter.com/48hgvxmgz5
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy DC Fire and EMS)

Prince George’s County Fire Department helped assist three occupants out of a car on Brock Ridge Road in Laurel after water overtook the roadway. (Courtesy Prince George’s County Fire Department)

#FCPDTraffic SB Rolling Rd / Kenilworth Dr is down to 1 lane due to downed trees pic.twitter.com/v1HxOgmn90
— Fairfax Co. Police (@fairfaxpolice) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Prince George’s County Fire Department)

Colesville Road in Silver Spring. Storm causes tree to fall on a woman's car, she wasn't inside at the time. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/CAhLvvAopi
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 6, 2017

(Courtesy Prince George’s County Fire Department)

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WASHINGTON — Intense thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail tore through the D.C. area Thursday afternoon, briefly prompting a tornado warning in the northwest suburbs. See photos of the severe weather.

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