City Of Fairfax: Before, During And After: Flooding And Heavy Rainfall

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

08/27/2021 3:00 PM

Hazardous weather and heavy rainfall with possible flooding are in the forecast for Fairfax City and the area the afternoon and evening of August 27, with the possibility of the same through Thursday, September 2. The National Weather Service will issue related warnings and watches as appropriate during this weather event. Find out first! Find out fast! Sign up for Fairfax City Alert: click here for information.

 Visit the Baltimore/Washington webpage of the National Weather Service Forecast Office for current weather information, watches, and warnings: weather.gov/washington .

Fairfax City and the region continue to experience numerous extreme weather conditions, with sudden, intense thunderstorms and the potential for flooding. Be aware of best practices in case of similar situations in the future.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not walk or drive in flooded areas — fast-moving water is dangerous, even if you think it's only "a few inches." Turn Around, Don't Drown.

Watch this video from Cityscreen-12 and NOAA:

Before an Emergency

During an Emergency

After an emergency

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.