Biggest tidal flooding event since Hurricane Isabel expected in Baltimore area this weekend, rare Coastal Flood Warning issued

UPDATE: Forecasters have provided a severe weather arrival timeline for the Baltimore area here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a rare Coastal Flood Warning for the Baltimore area, as forecasters are expecting one of the biggest tidal flooding events of the past 10-20 years…possibly since Hurricane Isabel in some areas. The warning will be […]

Heavy rainfall expected in Baltimore area Thursday night, into weekend

UPDATE: A rare Coastal Flood Warning has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The tranquil conditions throughout the Baltimore area won’t last long, as heavy rains are expected to develop on Thursday night and into the weekend. The National Weather Service says a strong system will move into the region late Thursday, with impacts lasting […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore metro area. The watch will be in effect until 2 a.m.EDT on Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce 1 to 2 inches of rain through Monday evening, with localized amounts of up to 4 inches possible. Heavy rain in a short amount of time […]

Governor Hogan requests presidential disaster declaration due to Tropical Depression Ida damage

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that he has requested a presidential disaster declaration for the State of Maryland as a result of tornadoes and severe flash flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida. The governor designated the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) as the state coordinating agency for the request. “As our communities continue to recover […]

Flooding in Harford County traps motorists, prompts rescues

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—While the Nottingham area managed escape any major flooding on Thursday morning, motorists is Harford County weren’t so lucky. In the span of two hours, swift water rescues were reported in the areas of Route 40 at Beards Hill Road (Aberdeen), Aldino Stepney Road between MD-22 and Gilbert Road (Aberdeen), the 1400-block of Perryman Road (Aberdeen), Philadelphia Road […]

Flood Warning issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning covers all of Baltimore County and will be in effect until 2 p.m. on Thursday. At just after 8 a.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers and isolated thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area through Thursday afternoon

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers much of central Maryland and will be in effect from Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Forecasters say multiple rounds of showers and scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected through Thursday afternoon. The most widespread heavy rain will most like […]

Heavy rain, severe storms expected Wednesday afternoon into Thursday

UPDATE: A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Baltimore area through Thursday afternoon. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service says that severe storms are possible on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday morning. The main threats will likely be damaging wind gusts, heavy […]