Northern Virginia Regional Commission

Northern Virginia Regional Commission Northern Virginia's regional planning commission, serving all 13 jurisdictions across the region. Flooding moves fast.

This page gives residents the resources to act before it does. The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is a regional council of thirteen member local governments in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. According to Virginia’s Regional Cooperation Act, NVRC is a political subdivision (a government agency) within the Commonwealth. As the Voice of Northern Virginia, NVRC is the pr

imary representative of the Northern Virginia perspective, relating the region's interests to state government, to other geographic areas of Virginia, and to the metropolitan area.

Northern Virginia's stormwater pipes were built before today's heavier rain patterns. When an inch falls in an hour, pip...
09/04/2026

Northern Virginia's stormwater pipes were built before today's heavier rain patterns. When an inch falls in an hour, pipes reach capacity fast and water flows to the nearest low point.

Clear leaves and debris from the storm drain near your home this week, before the next storm tests it.

Flood insurance takes 30 days to activate. The sooner you start, the sooner you're covered. A policy purchased today won...
09/01/2026

Flood insurance takes 30 days to activate. The sooner you start, the sooner you're covered. A policy purchased today won't help with a storm that's already forecast, but it'll be ready for the next one. Call your agent this week.

Learn more: https://www.floodsmart.gov/

Flooding is the most common hazard in the country, and it doesn't take a hurricane to cause it. Heavy rain, melting snow...
08/27/2026

Flooding is the most common hazard in the country, and it doesn't take a hurricane to cause it. Heavy rain, melting snow, and clogged drains cause it far more often. Check your property's flood risk at https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA before the next storm, not during it.

Heavy rain can fill roadside ditches fast, and water can spread across the road before you expect it. Slow down, increas...
08/25/2026

Heavy rain can fill roadside ditches fast, and water can spread across the road before you expect it. Slow down, increase your following distance, and never drive through standing water.

Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. A foot can carry off a car. If the road ahead is flooded, turn a...
08/20/2026

Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. A foot can carry off a car. If the road ahead is flooded, turn around. Don’t drown.

Most drivers assume their auto insurance covers flood damage. It depends entirely on which coverage you carry. Comprehen...
08/18/2026

Most drivers assume their auto insurance covers flood damage. It depends entirely on which coverage you carry.

Comprehensive typically covers flood damage. Standard liability does not. If you carry liability only, a flooded car comes entirely out of pocket.

Find out what else you need to know about flooding in NoVA at https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA.

Basement and garden-level units flood faster than upper floors. If that's your unit, learn more about flood preparedness...
08/13/2026

Basement and garden-level units flood faster than upper floors. If that's your unit, learn more about flood preparedness at https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA.

Nearly one-third of flood insurance claims come from outside mapped flood risk areas, according to FEMA. Talk to your in...
08/11/2026

Nearly one-third of flood insurance claims come from outside mapped flood risk areas, according to FEMA.

Talk to your insurance agent about coverage options.

Flood preparedness doesn't have to break the bank. A battery-powered radio costs under $30. A first aid kit, water stora...
08/04/2026

Flood preparedness doesn't have to break the bank. A battery-powered radio costs under $30. A first aid kit, water storage, and batteries can all qualify too. Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday runs August 7 to 9, and most flood prep essentials are exempt at $60 or less.

Restock what's expired and add what's missing before the sale ends.

You're already out shopping for school supplies this weekend. Add your flood prep kit to the list. Virginia's Sales Tax ...
08/01/2026

You're already out shopping for school supplies this weekend. Add your flood prep kit to the list. Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday runs August 7 to 9. Replace what's expired, fill in what's missing, and skip the tax on qualifying items priced at $60 or less.

Here's what belongs in your kit. Grab what you're missing and your supplies are set for the season.

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Fairfax, VA
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