New Flood Warning Issued For Baltimore, 3 Maryland Counties

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A flood warning is in effect for the city of Baltimore and three Maryland counties until 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, while much of the state is under a flood watch until 11 p.m. The warning area includes several jurisdictions along the Patapsco River, which forecasters say will rise Sunday night as rains continue.

At 5:51 p.m. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause flooding. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen, with one and half inches in the last hour, the National Weather Service said. In addition, stream gauges along the Patapsco River at Catonsville and Elkridge indicate flooding will begin shortly. At 5:40 p.m., the Patapsco River at Catonsville was at 18.3 feet and rising. At 20 feet, River Road begins to flood; the river at Elkridge was at 12.7 feet and rising. At 15 feet, River Road in Patapsco Valley State Park floods.

A flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Drivers who come across water-covered roads should turn around; don't drown.

These areas are under the flood warning until 11:45 p.m. on Sunday: Baltimore City, north central Anne Arundel County, northeastern Howard County, and southern Baltimore County. Some locations that may experience flooding include Baltimore, Columbia, Severn, Pikesville, Middle River, Elkridge, Riviera Beach, Baltimore-Washington Airport, Glen Burnie, Ellicott City, Dundalk, Towson, Catonsville, Essex, Woodlawn, Severna Park, Randallstown, Parkville, Owings Mills and Carney.

Howard County officials had a disaster assistance centerfor Ellicott City's Main Street open Sunday, but access was suspended for the rest of the day because of the deteriorating weather condition. Those working in the restricted zone were asked to wrap up their activities and leave the area.

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