Sep 6, 1996
Feeder bands of torrential tropical rains associated with the remnants of Hurricane Fran produced localized flash flooding and widespread power outages in the metropolitan area. The heaviest rains fell from the city west, with totals ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Minor flash flooding occurred downtown, and Beach Drive was closed for the afternoon as Rock Creek overflowed its banks.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5572405). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in District Of Columbia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.