High Water in Harford, More Rain on the Way

The National Weather Service has issued several weather alerts Tuesday for Harford County, where officials report high water is already impacting some areas.

A flood warning is in effect for Harford and east central Baltimore counties until 9:45 a.m.

A flash flood watch takes effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 2 a.m. Wednesday. The watch includes much of Maryland as well as the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia.

Some Harford County roads are posted as having high water Tuesday morning. Here’s where they are, according to Rich Gardiner, spokesman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association:

• US Route 1 at MD Route 152
• Route 1 at Wilgis Road
• Harford Road between Route 1 and Route 152

“Use caution in those areas. More rain is expected this afternoon,” Gardiner said.

The National Weather Service reports slow-moving storms will move across the region Tuesday afternoon and evening, capable of heavy rainfall in areas that are already saturated, which may lead to flooding.

Flood waters are usually deeper than they seem to be, according to the weather service, which reports one foot of water is enough to sweep a vehicle off the road.

If drivers see flooding on roads, they should remember: “Turn around—don’t drown.”