Politics & Government

Georgetown Harbor Flood Wall Up

Heavy rain raised concerns about flooding.

The Georgetown Harbor flood wall is up, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. The Potomac River high tide is expected at 11:47 p.m. Thursday night; flooding was reported at Haine's Point. The river could surge between two and three feet.

The flood walls are a precaution in Georgetown after a day of constant rain. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning effective until 9:45 p.m. for all of the D.C. Metro area.


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