Flood Warning Extended In Anne Arundel, Prince George's

MARYLAND — The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning issued Thursday afternoon for parts of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties. About 9:30 p.m., the warning was extended to 4 a.m. Friday.

Meteorologists estimate a total of 2 to 3 inches of rain have fallen in the warned areas. Another half-inch of rain is possible in the flood warning area.

The alert went into effect at 3:52 p.m. and was originally supposed to lapse at 10 p.m. Thursday.

At 9:37 p.m. a stream gauge along the Western Branch in Upper Marlboro indicated water levels continued to rise after rains from earlier thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area, according to the National Weather Service.

Some locations that may experience flooding include Bowie, Upper Marlboro and Kettering.

"A flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring," weather officials said in an announcement. "All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."

These regions will be under a flash flood watch until 12 a.m. Friday:

• South Central Anne Arundel County
• East Central Prince George's County
• Harwood
• Davidsonville
• Bowie
• Forestville
• Largo
• Upper Marlboro
• Andrews Air Force Base
• Camp Springs
• Kettering
• Walker Mill
• Mitchellville
• Rosaryville
• Lake Arbor
• Marlton
• Woodmore
• Morningside
• Prince George's Stadium

Head to weather.gov/lwx/ and follow @NWS_BaltWash on Twitter for the latest updates.

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