Flood Warning Issued For Baltimore Plus 3 Counties

BALTIMORE, MD — A flood warning has been issued for three counties and Baltimore City early Tuesday morning, as thunderstorms rolled through the region. A flood warning means that flooding is imminent or is occurring.

After 12:30 a.m., the National Weather Service reported that up to 1 inch of rain had fallen, and radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain that could cause flooding, with an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain expected.

These locations may experience flooding, according to the warning: Baltimore, Columbia, Severn, Pikesville, Crofton, Middle River, Elkridge, Riviera Beach, Gibson Island, Sillery Bay, Millers Island, North Point State Park, Sparrows Point, Pinehurst, Bodkin Point, Back River and Glen Burnie.

The flood warning is in effect until 6:30 a.m. Tuesday for the following:

• Baltimore City
• Anne Arundel County - northern
• Baltimore County - southern
• Howard County - eastern

Drivers and pedestrians who come across water of unknown depth should turn around; don't drown. Particularly at night, it is difficult to recognize the danger.

Because of gusty winds and already saturated ground, power outages and downed trees are possible.

There is a flash flood watch in effect for Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Washington counties as well as Baltimore City. The flash flood watch is in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday and means there is the potential for flash flooding, which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain in a short time can lead to flash flooding, or a rapid rise in water level.

Moderate to locally heavy rain will spread over the region Monday, expected to total 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. While the steadiest rain may move out of the area by late Monday afternoon, additional showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely in the evening.

A coastal flood advisory has been issued for Baltimore City and Baltimore County. The advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday and calls for flooding in several areas around high tide.

A coastal flood advisory means that winds and tides will combine to create flooding on low-lying areas along the shore, tidal rivers and creeks. Tides are expected to be 1.5 to 2 feet above normal along the shoreline in the Baltimore area.

Flooding is anticipated in these areas:

• Dragon boat dock near the Inner Harbor
• End of Thames Street in Baltimore
• Bowleys Quarters

High tide at Fort McHenry is at 2:22 a.m. Tuesday and high tide at Bowley Bar is 3:40 a.m. Tuesday.

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