Flood Warning Issued For Multiple Counties Plus Baltimore City

MARYLAND — A flood warning has been issued Saturday night for several parts of Maryland. The warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.

Although rain has stopped falling, the National Weather Service warned that up to 2 inches of rain had fallen in parts of Maryland by 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, and it will take time for water to recede in poorly drained or low-lying areas.

Some streams, creeks and rivers have gauges indicating flooding, weather officials advised, in Montgomery and Baltimore counties.

Baltimore City as well as Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford and Howard counties are under a flood warning until 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.

In addition, Montgomery and Prince George's counties are under a flood warning until 12:15 a.m. Sunday.

At 8:34 p.m., weather officials said stream gauges showed there was flooding on Big Pipe Creek near Bruceville and the Patapsco River near Elkridge, while some stream gauges in Baltimore County were nearing flood stage.

"Starting to get reports of water rescues in parts of central Maryland," the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said in a statement after 7:30 p.m. "Cold temps make these incidents even more dangerous. Never drive through standing water. Turn around, don't drown."

There have been two water rescue situations in Montgomery County as of 8:20 p.m., according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer.

First, two vehicles were stranded in high water on Brighton Dam Road at Bordly Drive around 7:30 p.m. in Brookeville, Piringer reported. Then a building with about 20 people inside became surrounded by water on Beach Drive at Leland Street in the Chevy Chase area, where crews were moving those inside to a bus, with swift water rescue teams assisting, Piringer reported after 8 p.m.

Update - MeadowBROOK CC, ~2 dozen attending 1-yr old’s Birthday Party (little mermaid theme JK), building completed surrounded by several feet of water, water receded somewhat, but building & occupants evacuated by Maryland-National Capital Park PD & @mcfrs Swift Water Rescue pic.twitter.com/ixU4lLCtbv
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 25, 2018

Beach Dr & Leland St, Meadowbrook CC - Non Emergent Evac in progress with ~20 persons - building surrounded by water. Moving occupants to awaiting Ride On Bus. Swift Water Rescue (FS710/730) assisting. pic.twitter.com/xSWfqythUQ
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 25, 2018

In the D.C. metro area, weather officials warned streams were rising to flood stages after 1.5 inches of rain had fallen by 6:30 p.m. Radar around the same time also indicated heavy rain would cause flooding in the Baltimore metro area. Small streams and poorly drained areas may flood in addition to low-lying areas.

Locations that may experience flooding include Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick, Severn, Crofton, Pikesville, Middle River, Cockeysville, Westminster, Elkridge, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Riviera Beach, Sillery Bay, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Fort Smallwood State Park, College Park, Bowie, Greenbelt, Germantown, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Clinton, Olney, Greenbelt and Fort Washington, according to the flood warning.

Cecil County is under a flood advisory until 11:45 p.m. Saturday with about 1 inch of rain expected by then.

Here are some of the flooded roads (see the latest lane closure information here), according to state transportation officials:

Anne Arundel County

• MD 450 east/west between St. Stephens Church Road at Huntwood Drive

Baltimore City

• REOPENED (Gay Street ramp to I-83 north has reopened Sunday morning as of 11 a.m.): I-83 north from Chase to President Street closed for flooding
• REOPENED as of 8:15 p.m.: I-395 south at Conway Street blocked for high water
• REOPENED as of 8:45 p.m.; MD 295 north ramp to I-95 north blocked for high water

Carroll County

• MD 31 north/south at Sams Creek Road closed for high water

Frederick County

• MD 355 closed at Big Woods Road for high water

Montgomery County

• Seneca Creek was at flood stage by 7 p.m., with the creek at 7.7 feet and rising; the flood level for the Montgomery County creek is 7.5 feet. The stream is forecast to crest near 9.2 feet overnight, which may cause parts of the Seneca Creek Greenway and Berryville Road to flood.

Prince George's County

• US 50 west at 13A-B-C/MD 3 Crain Highway westbound; right lane and shoulder closed

Do you see other flooded roads? Tell us — and your neighbors — in the comments!

Drivers who encounter flooded roads or those covered with water of unknown depth should turn around; don't drown.

Coastal flood advisories have been issued for some additional areas.

In Harford County, water is expected to go over the bulkhead at the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin with dies anticipated to be 1.5 feet above normal, according to the advisory. High tide in Havre de Grace is 10:11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24.

A coastal flood advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, in southern Baltimore County, where tides are expected to be around 1.3 feet above normal. High tide in Baltimore is 7:29 p.m. and at the Bowley Bar at 8:47 p.m., weather officials said. Flooding is expected at the end of Thames Street and near the Inner Harbor's dragon boat dock, while minor shoreline inundation up to 1 foot is expected around Bowleys Quarters.

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