Flash Flood Watch Through Midnight Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Crofton through 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch has been activated through midnight.

The Flash Flood Watch extends to portions of Anne Arundel County and Central Maryland.

According to the NWS website, heavy rain moved into the western shore counties and by 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, rain totals amounted to 1 to 3 inches in parts of Anne Arundel County, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties.

According to the NWS website, the rain is connected with remnants of Tropical Depression Lee and a slow moving front. This will continue to produce widespread rain around Crofton and Gambrills.

Rainfall estimates are expected to average 2 to 4 inches. Low-lying areas may accumulate higher totals as the ground saturates and creeks and streams run high.

Remember parts of our community are still saturated from heavy rain brought on by . The NWS warns flash flooding could result.

Drivers are reminded to use caution when approaching standing water. The NWS advises drivers to avoid going though roadways covered in water.

With the presence of standing water on roadways, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is closing roads across the state due to high water and dangerous conditions.

The SHA offerred the following tips for motorists when dealing with heavy rainfall:

• Avoid downed or damaged power and transmission wires and cables.
• Stay alert for traffic signal issues related to power outages. Use extreme caution and do not assume other drivers will stop or yield.
• SHA urges motorists to exercise extreme caution as weather conditions change. If you must drive, please buckle up, obey posted speed limits and leave plenty of commute time. Do not try to cross a flooded roadway. Eighty percent of flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Two feet of rapidly moving water can float a bus and six inches can knock a person off his or her feet.

Anyone can access live traffic cameras, active road closures and the latest weather information at MD511.org or traffic.md.gov. If 511 is not accessible on your land or mobile lines, call 855-GOMD511.