Arlington County staff presented a Stormwater Action Plan, with the goal of managing emerging, dynamic changes, while creating a flood resilient community.
Weather News
Dangerous Heat and Humidity Through July 19-21 Weekend
Get tips for staying cool, reporting power outages and protecting homeless neighbors during the extreme weather forecast to last through Sunday, July 21.
County Manager Declares State of Emergency Following Heavy Rains, Flooding
County Manager Mark Schwartz signed a Declaration of Local Emergency for Arlington County, in response to the Flash Flood Emergency on July 8, 2019, that saw torrential rain, dangerous public safety conditions and damage to private and public facilities.
County Recovers from Severe Flooding, Requests Damage Information
Following severe weather and flooding on July 8, Arlington is working to assess damage by asking those affected to submit information online.
Arlington Readies for a Winter of Possibilities
A snowy winter would hardly be surprising. Arlington is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst, with new snow-clearing tools and tips for residents.
Board Approves Interim Salt Storage Structure, Master Planning Process
The County Board approved a plan to build an interim salt storage structure in time for winter, and a charge to master plan the site.
How to Prepare for Hurricane Florence
Stay Informed. Plan Ahead. Make a Kit. Learn the steps you can take before the arrival of Hurricane Florence.
Board Sets September Public Hearings on Short-Term North Arlington Salt Storage Plan
The interim salt storage facility will help meet the County’s needs for snow removal this winter.
Arlington offers Additional Options for Reporting Water Issues
Updated: Jan. 18, 2018 Arlington County crews have been working around the clock to repair a number of water main breaks across the County. Between December 11 and January 11, crews repaired sixty seven (67) water main breaks in freezing temperatures. The temperature fluctuations create stress on our water infrastructure making them more susceptible to […]
All Hands (and Plows) on Deck for Winter
The weather predictions for this upcoming winter season may be uncertain, but Arlington County is focused and ready to take on whatever snow may come our way.