Anne Arundel Flood Warning Extended By Weather Service

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Flooding continues in coastal Maryland, as the National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for parts of Anne Arundel County and a flash flood watch remains for much of the area.

The flash flood watch has been extended to 6 p.m. Wednesday and the flood warning has been extended to 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are expected to continue soaking the region today. "Intervals of showers and thunderstorms are expected through today, with multiple rounds of torrential rainfall possible. Given saturated soil from this weekend's rainfall, repetitive heavy rain may result in flash flooding," the National weather Service said.

Flooding has closed portions of several roads in the county, including MD 177, MD 450 and MD 176, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation.

The flood warning for north central Anne Arundel County is in effect until 10 a.m.Wednesday. At 3:36 a.m., stream gauges showed flooding was occurring on the Patapsco River near the tidal interface between Elkridge and Pumphrey. Backwater flooding may also be occurring on small streams that feed into the Patapsco, the weather service says. Despite heavy rainfall ending across the area, creeks and streams will remain elevated until flood waters recede later this morning.

Some locations that may have flooding include Baltimore, Elkridge, Glen Burnie, Arbutus, Ferndale, Brooklyn Park, Pumphrey, Linthicum, Lansdowne, Hanover, Halethorpe and Linthicum Heights.

See the full text of the National Weather Service's advisories and warnings below:

• Hazardous Weather Outlook
• Flash Flood Watch until July 25, 06:00 PM EDT

Roads have been closed around Anne Arundel County due to high waters and effects of stormy conditions.

"Water is expected to pond in the parking lot at Annapolis City Dock, causing parking restrictions in the area. Minor shoreline inundation up to one foot above ground is possible elsewhere," the National Weather Service said in the coastal flooding advisory.

See more:

• Flash Flood Watch Issued For 11 Counties And Baltimore City
• Rainfall Totals Across Maryland On Saturday: Preliminary
• Anne Arundel Roads Closed Due To Storm: Police

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