Washington, DC hit with massive flooding

Despite Tropical Storm Elsa moving out to the northeast, a cold front moved into the Washington, DC metropolitan area on Friday, July 9.

The storm system brought heavy rain and caused flash flooding.

Despite Tropical Storm Elsa moving out to the northeast, a cold front moved into the Washington, DC metropolitan area on Friday, July 9.

The storm system brought heavy rain and caused flash flooding.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning after damaging winds and heavy rain and lightning hit the area.

The footage was filmed and posted on social media by @NE_DC_11.