Heavy Rains, Flooding Causes Metro Waterfall At Virginia Square Station
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Huge amounts of rain caused some DC commuters problems-- especially in the Metro system.
Those on their way to work Monday morning were met with some flooding on roads and inside Metro stations and tracks.
A giant waterfall was seen flowing out of the ceiling of the Virginia Square station, with Metro trains going right through it.
— Niina H. Farah (@niina_h_farah) July 8, 2019
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— Dr. Rocío Paola Caballero-Gill ???????????????? (@CaballeroGill) July 8, 2019
WMATA responded after the rough morning commute and offered a "Rush Hour Promise" ride credit for those who had a delayed trip. If riders experienced more than a ten-minute delay they are eligible for the credit.
We know it was a difficult AM commute as torrential rainfall impacted service, esp on RD/OR/SV. If your trip was delayed 10+ min using a registered SmarTrip card, expect a Rush Hour Promise ride credit. Not registered? You can do it anytime today! https://t.co/GRK9wpvrPy #wmata
— Metro (@wmata) July 8, 2019
WMATA also addressed the issues at Pentagon and Crystal City stations where elevators became inaccessible due to the weather, saying they will offer consideration of presumptive MetroAccess eligibility for customers who are impacted by the Platform Improvement Project.
They said they will conduct visual assessments at the locations this week.
I'm advising commuters not to use the street elevator at Pentagon Metro this morning. #wmata pic.twitter.com/z8bNwAPcPG
— Nick Scalera (@nickscalera) July 8, 2019