An update..

Basically, we are royally screwed. The rain is continuing and there is flooding EVERYWHERE. Part of the Beltway is now closed due to the rain. When was the last time that happened? We've been bailing water from a stairwell outdoors to keep it from backing into the Manor. By far the worst rain I've seen here in decades. The main roads are blocked, forcing commuters into the side areas. There's a full traffic jam in front of the Manor. First time that's ever happened.