News: Flash Flood Watch for Loudoun

(Mar. 12, 2010) - The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the area and Loudoun County Emergency Personnel are reminding residents of the dangers of attempting to drive through flooded roadways.

A low-pressure system impacting the region will bring periods of rain through Saturday night. This rain, combined with already saturated ground, will bring the risk of flooding to streams, creeks, and low-lying areas Friday evening through Saturday. This may cause many secondary roadways to become impassable. Motorists are reminded that if you find yourself driving in potential flash flood conditions, never drive through standing water on a roadway. Water may be much deeper than you think, causing your car to stall or even get stuck in hidden debris.

Loudoun Emergency Personnel are closely monitoring roadways that are susceptible to flooding as some areas may experience high water even after the rain tapers off.

To view real-time traffic incident information from the Loudoun Sheriff's Office, go to www.loudoun.gov/traffic or via your web browsing cell-phone at www.loudoun.gov/mobiletraffic.