A 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing water is believed to have been found dead after flash flooding impacted the Mid-Atlantic, authorities said Wednesday.

Residents were encouraged to head to higher areas to avoid washed out creeks and footbridges during the flash flood warning.

Jordan, the 12-year-old boy who went missing during a flash flood in Virginia on May 13, is believed to have died in the flood after search crews found a body around 8:45 a.m. the next morning ...

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of the D.C. area as severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the area.

Downpours spark floods in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, leaving one boy dead and forcing dozens to evacuate inundated homes and schools.

The 12-year-old boy was swept away by rushing water as he was walking outside Tuesday evening in Albemarle County, Virginia.

(Flash flood warnings were also reported in West Virginia ... the department said authorities found a body "believed to be missing 12-year-old Jordan Sims." They added, "At this time, search ...