Oct 13, 2022
As Climate Change Increases Extreme Rain And Flooding, D.C.’s Most Vulnerable Residents Pay The Price
D.C.’s unhoused residents already have limited resources in the face of extreme weather. A warming climate is set to make the problem much worse.
Aug 11, 2022
Why Does Rhode Island Ave Keep Flooding?
Twice in the past week there has been serious flooding near the Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station, inundating businesses and requiring drivers to be rescued.
Climate change is making flooding worse in D.C., but the city’s unique history as the nation’s capital has built in some protection.
The sculpture shows flood levels of five historic storms, as well as how high waters could rise in the future.
The levee along the National Mall can protect against 100-year storms. But such storms are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
About 3.3 inches of rain fell in a 60-minute period in Rockville early Wednesday morning, flooding apartments and displacing residents.
Residents in the Northeast D.C. neighborhood spent Thursday and Friday bailing overflowing sewage out of their homes.
Aug 07, 2020
D.C. Region Under Flash Flood Watch Friday Afternoon
The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms could lead to floods across parts of Virginia and Maryland, as well as the District.

