Fairfax officials say Hurricane Florence will mean flooding for days
Several days of flooding are likely for Fairfax County from Hurricane Florence, according to Fairfax County emergency management officials. Here’s what they’re predicting, as of…
Floods & Natural Disasters
UPDATED: Tropical Storm Florence headed towards the East Coast
UPDATED 9/13 9:00 a.m. Squally rain bands with tropical-storm-force winds moved ashore along the Outer Banks this morning as Hurricane Florence neared land. A life-threatening…
Water, rescues and wrecks greet Fairfax drivers again
Storms pelted Fairfax County, once again, early Wednesday morning. Broad Run near Manassas and Difficult Run are out of their banks. Fairfax Fire units handled…
Falling tree kills woman as rain continues to drench Fairfax
A woman was killed Monday night when a tree, loosened by rain, fell into her home in the 5900 block of Burnside Landing Drive in…
Health, safety risks follow flooding
Following heavy rain events this week, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reminds people to take precautions to avoid flooded areas, and once the sun…
Heavy rains bring flooded roads and water rescue
Rain that pelted Fairfax County early Friday closed roads, snarled traffic and trapped at least one driver in a stranded vehicle. Fairfax County firefighters had…
Gov. Northam: Time to buy flood insurance
Governor Ralph Northam is urging Virginians to purchase flood insurance or renew their policies on or before May 1, a month before the official start of…
High winds, dry weather bring Red Flag warnings
High winds and low humidity have resulted in a Red Flag warning for Northern Virginia, D.C. and neighboring areas through 8 p.m. Thursday. The warning…
Ready for one last winter storm?
Yes, winter is over but it’s not leaving peacefully. Forecasters are warning that snow and icy conditions may hit the mid-Atlantic region by this weekend….
Snow forces Thursday school closing in Fairfax.
Fairfax County public schools will be closed again Thursday and extracurricular activities are canceled. But county government offices will be open. Unscheduled leave will be…
