Baltimore Under Flood Warning As Zeta Approaches

BALTIMORE, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Baltimore-Washington region, including Baltimore City.

Officials say 1 to 3 inches of rain may fall throughout the day, on top of the 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain that have already fallen.

Flooding has begun or will start shortly in the area, officials advise.

The flood warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.

These areas may experience flooding, according to the warning:

• Baltimore
• Arlington
• Alexandria
• Columbia
• Rockville
• Bethesda
• Bowie
• Severn
• Annandale
• Olney
• Pikesville
• Springfield
• College Park
• Crofton
• Middle River
• Greenbelt
• Langley Park
• Beltsville
• Elkridge
• Riviera Beach

During a flood warning, flooding is imminent or occurring, and people should not drive or walk through water-covered roads.

BALTIMORE, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Baltimore and the region. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Zeta may cause flooding in streams, creeks and urban areas, according to authorities.

With 2 to 3 inches of rain in the forecast, scattered cases of flooding are possible. Fallen leaves may clog drains and contribute.

The flood watch is in effect until 11 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, for Baltimore City as well as Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties.

Officials issue a flood watch when the forecast indicates potential for flooding. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action.

During the flood watch period, people should not cross flowing water or water of unknown depth to prevent being swept away.

"River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe," according to the National Weather Service.

A gale warning is also in effect from 1 to 10 p.m.

At 11 a.m. Thursday, weather officials said Tropical Storm Zeta was 100 miles north-northeast of Asheville, N.C. It is expected to move across parts of the Mid-Atlantic Thursday afternoon.

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