NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are recovering after a major rain and wind storm moved through the area on Tuesday night. Saturated ground combined with high winds caused several trees to fall, hitting homes and blocking roadways. In the Long Green area, trees fell onto two homes causing significant structural damage (photo above and below), […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a water rescue in the Joppa area. As of 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, units are responding to the 2100-block of Philadelphia Road/MD-7 for a report of a vehicle in flood waters with occupants trapped. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should avoid the area.
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration (PDF) ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to areas of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, the significant weather system is expected to impact the region Tuesday afternoon and evening, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says weather conditions will deteriorate as a strong frontal system approaches on Tuesday afternoon, then passes through the greater Baltimore/Washington region Tuesday evening. This will result high winds capable of downing trees and powerlines, tidal flooding, and the potential for flooding of small streams and creeks. This will create hazardous travel conditions late Tuesday afternoon […]
UPDATE 2: Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will close three hours early on Tuesday, as will Harford County Public Schools. UPDATE: The Wind Advisory has now been upgraded to a High Wind Warning. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—An impactful storm system will move through the Baltimore area on Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning, producing heavy downpours and […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle stranded in flood water in the Joppa area. At just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded for a report of a trapped vehicle in the 2600-block of Winters Run Road. Harford County Department of Emergency Services swift water team is assisting. Winters Run Road […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. on Sunday through 6:00 a.m. on Monday. Forecasters say a strong low will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the area. A total of 2-3″ of rain is expected with a few instances of flooding possible. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible throughout the area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor […]