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Photos Of Harford County Flood Damage From 2018 Flash Flood
Harford County made national news due to the flash floods that left roads and neighborhoods underwater and three people missing.

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Several people people went missing after flash floods swept through parts of Harford County Friday evening. At least 25 swift water calls had been reported to emergency officials by 9 p.m., according to authorities.
Crews resumed searching on Saturday morning for three people authorities said washed away in the flood waters from a bridge near Calvary Road and James Run Road around 6 p.m. Friday. One victim was found deceased in a vehicle around 8:30 a.m. Saturday a quarter of a mile from the bridge, police reported.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said that Maryland State Police was assisting with search and recovery efforts, and the state stood ready to offer any support needed.
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- 1 Dead In Harford Flood, Search Underway For More Victims: Maryland State Police
- At Least 25 Water Rescues In Harford County Reported During Storm
"The First Lady and I are praying for the three individuals who are missing after last night's heavy rain and widespread flooding in Harford County," Hogan said in a statement after 9:30 a.m.
The storms in Harford County made national news, appearing on ABC's Good Morning America and NBC's Today Show on Saturday morning.
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Severe storms strike across country; search for 3 swept away in flood waters: https://t.co/qsAGB14B8Q @SamChampion has the latest this morning. pic.twitter.com/k0w13OCxcz
— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 1, 2018
A dangerous situation is unfolding this Labor Day Weekend in Maryland where three people were swept away in a flash flood. @DavePriceTV has more. https://t.co/IdBIzhiEbq
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) September 1, 2018
Here are some videos and images from the floods on Friday, Aug. 31:
#DARLINGTON | CASTLETON RD IN AREA OF GLEN COVE ROAD | DO NOT DRIVE THRU FLOOD WATERS | PHOTO COURTESY ERIN MITCHELL #HarfordCounty #HarfordTraffic #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/WML5LD2bK9
— Harford Fire Blog (@HarfordFireBlog) August 31, 2018
Getting a little dicey here in Harford County! #HarfordCounty pic.twitter.com/WdFJzKALnE
— Adam Huba (@Bills80) August 31, 2018
#TurnAroundDontDrown... This is a portion of Ruffs Mills Road in Harford County. Thankfully drivers have been turning around and avoiding this rushing water. Flash flood warnings issued for portions of #Harford Co. already. @WMAR2Weather @WMAR2News pic.twitter.com/W7TLsBN3OA
— Nadia Singh (@NadiaSinghNews) August 31, 2018
HEAVY RAIN | Swiftwater rescues, flooded roads reported in Harford Co.: https://t.co/hEKtp6cNNe pic.twitter.com/a4vvIphw1N
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) September 1, 2018
Portion of Fountain Green Road closed at Calvary in Harford Co. due to high water. @FOXBaltimore pic.twitter.com/gbdwQgf4is
— Alexa Ashwell (@AlexaAshwell) September 1, 2018
We’re getting hit hard in Darlington @HarfordCountyMD @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/31QIYfNXxx
— Barry Glassman (@HarfordExec) August 31, 2018
Water went over Nobles Mill bridge at Deer Creek in @HarfordCountyMD @wbalradio @HarfordAegis pic.twitter.com/DaFTiWuNqb
— Barry Glassman (@HarfordExec) September 1, 2018
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Main photo is by Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who described the scene as "one of the largest wash outs in Bel Air area."
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