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Waters in Laurel, Md. begin to rise after heavy rains forced officials to open floodgates at nearby dams. (credit: Karen Adams/All-News 99.1 WNEW)

Woman Drowns as Homeless Camp Floods; Laurel Evacuations Lifted

Floodwaters from the Patuxent River washed away a homeless camp and led to the apparent drowning death of a woman Thursday.

2013/01/31

File photo of the Potomac River. Credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images

Flood Warnings on Potomac, Monocacy in Frederick

The National Weather Service is warning of minor to moderate flooding along two rivers in Frederick County.

2013/01/31

D.C. Unveils Plans for Flood-Prone Neighborhoods

Storage tanks and a tunnel that could hold millions of gallons of water are being proposed to provide flood relief to two Washington neighborhoods.

2012/12/07

Rains fall in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of D.C. (credit: Cameron Thompson/All-News 99.1 WNEW)

Bloomingdale Neighborhood Relieved, Dry After Sandy

Residents of Washington’s Bloomingdale neighborhood are breathing a sigh of relief after their flood-prone area didn’t see waters rise in the streets during Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/01

A neighborhood destroyed by Hurricane Sandy (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Opinion: Sandy Reminds Us Of The Need For FEMA And That Romney Would Shut It Down

Romney was asked at a presidential debate whether FEMA should be shut down in light of the deficit. Romney replied that FEMA should “absolutely” be shut down. He was asked specifically if that included disaster relief. He replied that it was “immoral” to provide such relief in the face of “larger debts”, emphasizing that “it makes no sense at all” to have such programs.

2012/10/30

A worker cleans the boardwalk near a restaurant along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. (credit: STEPHEN JAFFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Flooding a Major Concern for Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay

Forecasters are warning water levels will continue to rise in the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River, which could cause coastal flooding.

2012/10/30

Bloomingdale residents are drying out after a night of flooding in the Northwest community left them feeling swampy. (Credit: Kevin Patrick/All-News 99.1 WNEW)

Frustrated D.C. Residents Have Swampy Mess To Clean Up After Flood

Heavy rains have soaked parts of the Washington area, flooding some streets and disrupting Metro service.

2012/09/03

Evacuations Ordered Near Lake Jackson Dam In Manassas As Flood Concerns Mount

A level III emergency has been declared in Prince William County and some residents are being forced to evacuate their homes due to concerns over the Lake Jackson dam.

2012/05/22

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Prince William County School Buses Having Trouble Picking Up Students Due To Flooding

Some students in Prince William County may have difficulty getting to school on Tuesday. School buses in the county are having difficulty picking up students due to flooding on the roads caused by ongoing rain showers in the area.

2012/05/22

8 VA Localities Approved For Disaster Aid

Gov. Bob McDonnell requested assistance for Caroline, Essex, Fairfax, King and Queen, King George, Prince William and Westmoreland counties and the city of Alexandria.

2011/11/18