Record Rain, Flooding Closes Roads, Storm Rescues: News Nearby

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Rainfall Breaks Record, Leads to Water Rescues: Report

The deluge of rain Wednesday broke a record for the region, weather officials say.

Baltimore received 2.61 inches of rain, breaking an old record of 1.7 inches for that day—Feb. 24—set in 1979, according to the National Weather Service. >>> Read more.

Flooding Closed MD 295 Thursday Morning

Flooding forced commuters to take different routes on Thursday, including regular travelers on MD 295, where all lanes Southbound were still closed into Thursday afternoon. >>> Read more.

Wall Collapses on 86-Year-Old in Storm

An elderly Silver Spring man suffered cuts and bruises when a basement wall collapsed on him during Wednesday’s thunderstorms.

The resident went to the basement of his home to check on the sump pump when the wall gave way and collapsed on him. >>> Read more.

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