Baltimore County officials assess flood damage following Sunday’s storms

Baltimore County officials and fire crews are assessing damage from Sunday’s severe storms, which caused catastrophic flooding in some parts of the state. In Baltimore County, Catonsville and Dundalk were hardest hit. Catonsville received more than 10 inches of rainfall – more than nearby Ellicott City in Howard County, which was devastated by flash floods for the second time in […]

Governor Larry Hogan declares State of Emergency

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency in response to heavy rain and severe flooding in Ellicott City and areas across the state of Maryland. The executive order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing flooding conditions. “Less than two years […]

Councilman Marks: Interim County Executive Don Mohler briefing County Council

As flood waters rage across portions of Baltimore County on Sunday, elected officials want the public to know that they are staying on top of the situation. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks told NottinghamMD that interim Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler had been briefing members of the County Council throughout the day on Sunday. County Executive Mohler was also passing […]

Water rescue in progress at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Perry Hall

UPDATE: Authorities say all seven individuals were successfully rescued. Minor injuries reported. Original story below… —— Emergency crews are one the scene of a Sunday evening water rescue in Perry Hall. At just before 5:30 p.m., multiple people became trapped in rising flood waters at Gunpowder Falls State Park along Belair Road near near Miller Road (21128). Reports indicate that […]

Belair Road closed in Perry Hall due to flooding

Authorities say a busy, Perry Hall thoroughfare has been shut down due to flooding. The Maryland State Highway Administration advises that Belair Road has been shut down in both directions at Ridgely’s Choice in Nottingham. Motorists should use an alternate route. The National Weather Service also advises that White Marsh Run is over flood stage at 13.4 feet and is […]

Flood Warning in effect, WMVFC makes overnight water rescues

As heavy rainfall moves through the Nottingham area, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Monday. The warning covers portions of Washington D.C., Carroll County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore County, Prince Georges County, and Baltimore City. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen in some areas. Additional rain will affect much of the […]