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Great Falls Floods: State of Emergency Declared Amid Chaos

5/17/2025

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Devastating floods have engulfed Great Falls, Virginia, as the Potomac River swells to over 23 feet. Heart-wrenching images captured by photographer Julie Sawitzky reveal the chaos. Rescue teams are tirelessly searching for a missing kayaker, while Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay vigilant as more rain looms.

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Devastating floods have engulfed Great Falls, Virginia, as the Potomac River swells to over 23 feet. Heart-wrenching images captured by photographer Julie Sawitzky reveal the chaos. Rescue teams are tirelessly searching for a missing kayaker, while Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay vigilant as more rain looms.