Dozens Rescued In Frederick Flooding, More Rain In MD Forecast

FREDERICK, MD — Major flooding in Frederick County caused over a dozen water rescues Tuesday night, as some parts of the area got over six inches of rain, officials said. Over 80 people were trapped aboard a MARC train at 7 p.m. until after midnight because of high water. The train was headed to Brunswick station, and passengers were forced to go to the upper deck of the train for safety.

A flood warning was in effect for the county and much of Maryland Tuesday night; the warning continued for Frederick and Montgomery counties until 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Around 3 inches of rain had already fallen as of 8:30 p.m. in Frederick and flash flooding was occurring, forecasters said. Parts of the county got up to six inches of rain. Roads were flooded and not passable Tuesday night. Many cars were stranded and towed out of the water, police said. Water also flooded shops in downtown Frederick and the basements of homes.

Residents reported golf ball size hail and power outages.

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All Brunswick Line service is suspended Wednesday because of "weather related damage," MTA Maryland said.

The Montgomery County Fire Department helped Frederick County authorities make numerous overnight water rescues.

More than a dozen roads remain closed Wednesday.

No one was injured in the flooding, police said.

More rain is expected to hit the area Wednesday, according to The National Weather Service. Central and western Maryland, with the exception of Garrett County, is under a Hazardous Weather Outlook.

"Localized areas of flash flooding of small streams and urban areas are possible late this afternoon and evening," the agency said.

Showers are likely Wednesday, with a possible thunderstorm after 11 a.m. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Rain is in the forecast until Saturday night.

Photo via Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer