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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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"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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Here are some videos and images from the floods on Friday, Aug. 31:


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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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