Weather
HoCo Under Flood Warning Tuesday
BREAKING: During the flood warning, drivers in Howard County who come across water should turn around; don't drown.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A flood warning is in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday for Baltimore and surrounding areas, including Howard County. The flood warning means that flooding is occurring or is imminent.
Up to an inch of rain has already fallen Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service advised after 9 a.m.
Drivers who come across roads covered in water should turn around; don't drown.
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A FLOOD WARNING means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Per @fema, if you are under a FLOOD WARNING #HoCoMD, find safe shelter right away. Do not walk, swim or drive thru flood waters & stay off of bridges over fast-moving water. For more info: https://t.co/PPEL360gK6.
— Howard County Gov't (@HoCoGov) July 24, 2018
The following counties are under the flood warning until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24:
- Anne Arundel
- Baltimore
- Howard
- Prince George's
Radar at 9:04 a.m. showed heavy rain that will cause flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
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Locations that weather officials say may get flooded are Columbia, Bowie, Severn, Crofton, Greenbelt, Elkridge, Forestville, Largo, Mayo, Shady Side, Glen Burnie, Ellicott City, Catonsville, Woodlawn, Severna Park, Odenton, Randallstown and Owings Mills.
The Baltimore metro area is also under a flash flood watch until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25.
A flash flood watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding, which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain in a short time can lead to flash flooding, or a rapid rise in water level.
Because the ground is already saturated from the weekend downpours, officials say heavy rain could lead to flash flooding.
Roads and poorly drained areas can quickly become inundated during a flash flood. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties. Residents should monitor the forecast and be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued, according to the National Weather Service.
See a map of the latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.
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