Havre de Grace Flooding During Tropical Storm Isaias

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — Pockets of standing water remained Tuesday night in Havre de Grace following Tropical Storm Isaias's brush with Maryland.

Van Gogh Vapes on Juniata Street had sandbags out but that was no match for the floodwaters that rushed right over them and into the business.

Owner Theresa Moyer said she spent hours cleaning mud from the business with the help of a few others.

By the time Havre de Grace Patch caught up with her before 7:30 p.m., Moyer said she was about to give the store a final once-over.

Before 11 a.m., Havre de Grace reported it was experiencing localized flooding in many areas and had closed Revolution Street and Juniata Street in the interest of public safety. The closures only lasted for a little more than a few hours. By 4 p.m, the city announced all roads had reopened.

In addition to heavy rain, the storm packed strong winds.

Wind gusts were 50 mph at the Hatem Bridge at noon Tuesday, according to state transportation data, and the Maryland Transportation Authority posted warnings and restrictions at the Hatem and Tydings bridges, respectively.

During the storm, city officials asked people to avoid nonessential travel, a message that the Maryland State Police also issued Tuesday morning across the state.

By 1:40 p.m., officials said all restrictions and warnings had been lifted at Maryland bridges.

Nearby, Cecil County also experienced the floodwaters.

After 12:30 p.m., the Maryland Transit Administration reported the road to the Perryville MARC station was blocked due to high water.

The Susquehanna Hose Company responded to a callout in North East to assist the fire company there with water rescues as people were trapped in their homes.

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