Heavy rains on Monday in Washington, D.C. caused minor flooding in the basement of the White House.
Water pooled on the floor of the underground area of the West Wing where print, radio and television journalists have workspace.
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Update: swamp draining in progress. WH leaks appear contained. Press pool dry. pic.twitter.com/crYTdjelG5
— Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) July 8, 2019
Three to four inches of rain fell in about an hour on Monday morning, causing widespread flooding across the region.
First responders had to carry out water rescues of drivers on Constitution Ave., NW, located just blocks south of the White House.
#DCsBravest have removed several occupants to safety from cars in high water at 15th St and Constitution Ave NW. pic.twitter.com/MKXSMJzsua
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 8, 2019
The press workspace in the White House basement often floods during heavy rains.
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White House basement floods during DC rainstorm https://t.co/YdC7uGa46H pic.twitter.com/2KH7Meak4V
— The Hill (@thehill) July 8, 2019
For those asking, this is Arlington VA https://t.co/2cP8XRicSB
— Hope Hodge Seck (@HopeSeck) July 8, 2019
Incredible video just in from Alexandria where a torrent of water is rushing into an Old Town parking garage. Unfortunately my wife’s car is on level 2. 😟 Be safe out there folks – don’t put yourself or 1st responders in harms way. pic.twitter.com/wthG5lvJbm
— Brian van de Graaff (@ABC7Brian) July 8, 2019
Those who were stranded are being safely escorted off of Canal Road by @dcfireems. Everyone else swam or walked to higher ground on their own. Water slowly receding now. Flash Flood Warnings are a big deal. #DCWX pic.twitter.com/ry80Ls1hfg
— Dave Dildine (@DildineWTOP) July 8, 2019
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