Flood Warning Issued For Two Counties

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for parts of Howard and Carroll counties. The warning is in effect until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

At 5:01 p.m., authorities said that radar showed heavy rains that would cause flooding in northwestern Howard and south central Carroll counties.

Between 1 and 2 inches of rain had fallen by that time, with an additional inch expected by the end of the warning period.

These locations may flood, according to the flood warning: Eldersburg, Sykesville, Poplar Springs, Roxbury Mills, Lisbon, Glenwood, Woodbine, Gaither and Watersville.

During a flood warning, drivers and pedestrians who come across roads covered with water of unknown depth should turn around; don't drown.

In particular, authorities ask people to be cautious at night, when it is harder to recognize hazardous situations.

.@NWS_BaltWash has issued a FLOOD WARNING for northwest #HoCoMd until 11 pm tonight - Storms producing heavy rain WILL cause flooding
— Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) September 12, 2018

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