Twitter has become a pretty reliable source for breaking news information, especially when severe weather strikes. We asked those affected by this morning's storms to submit photos and information, and the crowd seemed ready and willing to assist in our news-gathering efforts.  Here are some examples of what we learned via our tips submission form and Twitter today. If you have news we need to know about, remember to direct it to us at @TBD.

From our tips page:

Rachel: Power on, no major damage in south Brookland, as far as I can tell. Might want to look into Huntington/Eisenhower Ave, if that isn't out of your coverage area. The area's in a little-publicized floodplain and is probably half underwater by now.

Mark submitted a photo of a damaged car that we've added to our photo gallery.

From Twitter:

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   freshyill @tbd Flooding this morning near Randolph Rd. and Georgia Ave in Silver Spring (Glenmont): http://is.gd/eeSPU 12 Aug 2010 from Nambu
    

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   eclisham Traffic lights out all over NE, Missouri Ave. closed W of Georgia, Rock Creek Parkway a mess. Took twice as long to get to work. @tbd #storm 12 Aug 2010 from web
    
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   TimClarkeJr Lights are out at Colesville and Spring St in Silver Spring. #dtss Colesville toward Beltway wide open. Light at Dale working. @wtop @tbd 12 Aug 2010 from Seesmic
    
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   dontgetcaught @TBD A minor storm fallout: Piney Branch Rd Safeway flooded this a.m. and is canceling deliveries this afternoon. 12 Aug 2010 from TweetDeck
    

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Batten down the hatches and get ready for round two.  Check TBD Weather and don't forget to submit your tips and photos!