On this date in 2022, heavy rainfall caused flooding that continued into the next day. One inch of rain fell at Reagan National Airport, and 1.29 inches fell on May 7, prompting flood warnings. Many local streams and rivers reached or surpassed flood stage, inundating roadways, several of which were closed.
Here are other notables from this day:
- Average high: 74
- Average low: 55
- Record high: 93 (1950)
- Record low: 37 (1911)
- Record rainfall: 1.27 inches (1912)
