High Water, Downed Tree Closed Roads In Harford County

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — High water and a downed tree led to two closures in Harford County Monday night. One was in the Dublin area, while the other was in Aberdeen.

By Tuesday morning, both roads had reopened.

Before 8 p.m. on Monday, MD 440/Dublin Road was shut down at US 1/Conowingo Road due to high water, according to state transportation officials. All lanes of Dublin Road west of Route 1 were closed.

In Aberdeen, a tree was down on MD 462/Paradise Road, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. All lanes were closed on Paradise Road at the intersection with West Bel Air Avenue, officials reported after 8:30 p.m.

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the area during the evening rush hour, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings of the potential for 60 mph winds and rapid rainfall.

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A flash flood watch remained in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13.

Check the latest closure information here from state transportation officials.

PREVIOUS REPORT (EXPIRED) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Monday evening for Harford County. The warning calls for 60 mph winds that could cause trees and branches to fall.

The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of Harford and Baltimore counties until 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13. This marks an extension of the warning that was set to expire at 7:15 p.m.

At 6:55 p.m., radar showed there was a severe thunderstorm over Bel Air north that was moving northeast, according to the National Weather Service.

Locations impacted include Bel Air North, Fallston, Jarrettsville, Darlington, Forest Hill, Bynum, Scarboro and Hickory.

During the severe thunderstorm warning period, people should go inside to stay safe from wind and lightning. Do not drive underneath wooded areas until the threat has passed, as trees and branches may fall. Roads may become blocked by downed trees, and localized power outages are possible, according to the warning.

At 6:20 p.m., weather officials warned that a line of severe thunderstorms was seen on a line from Perry Hall to Back River, moving northeast.

Radar showed wind gusts of 60 mph along with the storm, which may impact the following areas:

• Middle River
• Aberdeen
• Havre de Grace
• Aberdeen Proving Ground
• Bel Air South
• Essex
• Bel Air North
• Carney
• Perry Hall
• Rossville
• White Marsh
• Fallston
• Bowleys Quarters
• Riverside
• Kingsville
• Pleasant Hills
• Perryman
• Edgewood
• Joppatowne
• Nottingham

There is also a flash flood watch in effect from noon to 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13.

Image from the I-95 south at MD 24 with storm approaching via CHART traffic camera. Road closure picture is a file photo by Renee Schiavone/Patch.

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