Severe Flood Warning Issued for Northern Virginia as Rainfall Continues

Monday, June 16, 2025 – Northern Virginia: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe flood warning for parts of Northern Virginia early this morning. The warning was released at 3:27 a.m. ET and is active until 6:15 a.m., with officials warning that flooding is either happening or expected very soon.

This alert affects around 2.1 million residents in several counties, including:

• City of Fairfax

• City of Manassas

• City of Manassas Park

• Fairfax County

• Loudoun County

• Prince William County

The warning follows deadly flooding in nearby West Virginia, where at least three people have died, and several others are still missing.

What to Expect

NWS officials said rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone areas are rising fast due to ongoing rain and storm runoff. Between 1.5 to 3.5 inches of rain have already fallen, with an additional 0.2 inches possible in some areas.

The warning includes potential flooding in:

• Centreville

• Reston

• Annandale

• Springfield

• Herndon

• Fairfax

• Vienna

• Ashburn

• Dulles International Airport

• Chantilly

• Tysons Corner
  …and many other areas.

Thunderstorms continue across the region, and heavy rainfall is adding to already saturated ground, increasing the flood risk.

Safety Advice

Residents are urged to:

• Avoid low-lying areas and flood-prone roads

• Do not drive through flooded streets

• Stay updated through official weather alerts and local news

This is a developing situation, and more updates will be shared as information becomes available.