Franklintown Road Closed Due To Flooding

BALTIMORE, MD — A road in the western part of the city is closed Tuesday afternoon due to flooding. The closure spans about 1 mile on Franklintown Road.

Franklintown Road was closed between Winans Way and William Street after 3 p.m.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation said the closure was prompted by heavy rains and flooding.

A flood warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. Tuesday for parts of Baltimore City and Baltimore County, where several streams are rising from recent downpours.

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The Baltimore metro area is also under a flash flood watch until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25.

A flash flood watch means that 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.

Because the ground is already saturated from the weekend downpours, officials say heavy rain could lead to flash flooding.

Roads and poorly drained areas can quickly become inundated during a flash flood. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties. Residents should monitor the forecast and be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued, according to the National Weather Service.

See a map of the latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.