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Severe Storms Trap 20 During Graduation Celebration in Maryland

7/20/2025

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Severe storms unleashed torrential rain in Chevy Chase, Maryland, on Saturday night, trapping at least 20 partygoers in a building during a graduation celebration. Emergency crews sprang into action, performing nearly 100 rescues across Montgomery County. The National Weather Service responded with a Flood Warning, impacting D.C. and nearby regions, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.

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Severe storms unleashed torrential rain in Chevy Chase, Maryland, on Saturday night, trapping at least 20 partygoers in a building during a graduation celebration. Emergency crews sprang into action, performing nearly 100 rescues across Montgomery County. The National Weather Service responded with a Flood Warning, impacting D.C. and nearby regions, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.