20 rescued from Montgomery County building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said the incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. in the 7900 block of Meadowbrook Lane. Maryland-National Capital Park Police responded and coordinated evacuations, assisted by Montgomery Countyโ€™s Swift Water Rescue team. FOX 5โ€™s David Kaplan said the group was attending a graduation party. No injuries were reported. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning through 11:30 p.m. for D.C., central Maryland, including Montgomery and Prince Georgeโ€™s counties, and northern Virginiaโ€™s Fairfax County. Flooding was ongoing in rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas, the Weather Service said. Numerous roads were closed, and low-water crossings remained submerged and potentially impassable.

WTTG-TV FOX 5 Washington, D.C.

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