More than five inches fell in some suburbs of the capital. The authorities in Maryland rescued dozens of people, including some who were stranded in their cars.

Torrential rainfall led to flash flooding across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday, triggering numerous emergency rescues. Some suburbs recorded over 5 inches of rain, rendering major roads impassable.

Major I-95 cities -- Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia -- could be impacted as heavy downpours could bring 2-3 inches of rainfall per hour over already saturated soils, which could easily cause flash flooding.

For one, the flood-ravaged region around Ruidoso, New Mexico, again finds itself at risk for slow-moving storms causing rapid water rise.

Washington D.C.'s forecast includes sun, clouds, potential storms, and a Flood Watch. Highs may reach 92 degrees with chances of severe thunderstorms.

Today, 17 million are under flood alerts across the Gulf Coast and in the Mid-Atlantic, and 19 million are under heat alerts across the Mid-Atlantic, southern Florida and Mississippi Valley.

"2025 has been the year of the flood," said WPLG-TV meteorologist Michael Lowry in a July 15 email to USA TODAY. "The tragic July 4th flooding in central Texas – the deadliest flash flood in at least 50 years in the U.S. – punctuated what’s been an especially bad year for flooding across the country."

Evacuations ordered due to imminent flooding from heavy rain and snow in Washington state By Michelle Watson , Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar , CNN 4 minute read

At least four inches of rain have fallen in Washington County, Indiana, causing flash flooding in New Pekin. The Washington County Sheriff's Office shared stunning video showing a camper being swept away in the floodwaters near Shorts Corner Road, just off IN-60 behind Casey's gas station.

The search for victims along the Guadalupe River has become a grueling, painstaking slog. Several thousand volunteers from across the country are helping.