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UPDATED: Aug. 12, 2014 2:32 p.m.
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WNEW/AP) — Rescue crews in Montgomery County are helping some motorists who became stuck after heavy rains.
Montgomery County fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says crews have helped or are helping more than half a dozen people who became stranded in their cars, apparently as a result of flash flooding Tuesday.
2hr-period Rescuers assisted 7 occupants from several cars in high water, a few others self-rescued; no serious injury
Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO)
ICYMI - Beach Drive CLOSED along Rock Creek in MoCo, photo Beach Dr Connecticut Av, in Kensington
Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO)
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of D.C., Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George s, Howard, Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties until 4:45 p.m. The warning extends to parts of Prince George s and Anne Arundel counties until 5:30 p.m.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the rest of the D.C.-Baltimore area through late Tuesday night.
Site of water rescue in Kensington. Unless FD on other side towing car, water high enough that it s floating away.
Cam Thompson WNEW (@CamThompsonWNEW)
Flood waters creeping up quickly at Beach/Connecticut in Kensington.
Cam Thompson WNEW (@CamThompsonWNEW)
Firefighters back at Beach Dr/Connecticut Ave for reported transformer fire. Likely cause, the downed tree in Ctr BG.
Cam Thompson WNEW (@CamThompsonWNEW)
Piringer says heavy rains caused localized flooding. He says officials recommend motorists don t try to drive through moving water.
Laurel spokeswoman Audrey Barnes says there are several areas flooded in the city and numerous roads are closed.
Latest Road closures in Laurel: Bowie Rd at Lafayette, Main St at Lafayette, Irving at Lafayette, Bowie Rd at Marshall, Mayfair at Contee Rd
Audrey Barnes (@LaurelPIO)
18 inches of water in the underpass by American Legion lot. Cars being removed!
Audrey Barnes (@LaurelPIO)
Bowie Road near the @ is a real trouble spot.Avoid High Water there.
Audrey Barnes (@LaurelPIO)
High water is due to storm runoff in Laurel. Several underpasses and bridges are closed due to flooding. Use care.
Audrey Barnes (@LaurelPIO)
This is what cars parked at the American Legion lot are dealing with. They re moving them now. Take care!
Audrey Barnes (@LaurelPIO)
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