The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Alexandria until 12 a.m. Saturday, June 14. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
The City has teams standing by to clean up flood debris should flooding occur.
What to do if There is a Flood
In the event of flooding, turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
For immediate police, fire, or emergency medical assistance, call or text 911.
Call 703.746.4444 to report non-life-threatening requests, including downed trees, minor flooding, and downed traffic signals.
In the event of a power outage, please remember: Dominion Energy is responsible for restoring electricity. The City of Alexandria does not control the power grid or when service is restored.
To report a power outage or check restoration status, contact Dominion Energy in one of three easy ways:
- Use the Dominion Energy mobile app (iPhone or Android).
- Visit DominionEnergy.com.
- Call Dominion at 1-866-DOM-HELP (1.866.366.4357).
Prepare Now for Storms
As summer approaches, our area is prone to thunderstorms and severe weather. You can take steps to prepare now by:
- Signing up for emergency alerts at alexandriava.gov/eNews.
- Staying informed by visiting our website, social media.
- Making an emergency plan for your household following guidelines from VDEM.
- Ensuring outdoor items are secure in the event of high winds.
- Knowing where spare batteries, candles, and your fully charged devices are before a storm hits.