Flash Flooding, Coastal Flooding Possible In Havre de Grace: NWS

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — While the remnants of Florence head northeast, the forecast calls for possibly heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding and coastal flooding in Havre de Grace. A flash flood watch is in effect for Harford County, and a coastal flood advisory has been issued for Havre de Grace by the National Weather Service.

A coastal flood advisory means that winds and tides will combine to create flooding on low-lying areas along the shore, tidal rivers and creeks.

The coastal flood advisory is in effect from 1 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, calling for flooding in Havre de Grace around high tide. Tides are expected to be 1.5 to 2 feet above normal, according to the advisory.

High tide in Havre de Grace is 5:09 a.m. Tuesday, and water is expected to go over the bulkhead of the Havre de Grace City Yacht Basin, according to the advisory.

There is also a flash flood watch in effect for Harford County until 4 a.m. Tuesday calling for locally heavy rain that may total 1 to 2 inches, with higher amounts possible. The flash flood watch means there is the potential for flash flooding, a rapid rise in water level that can be life-threatening. Heavy rain in a short time can lead to flash flooding. In particular, creeks and streams may flood, especially if multiple intense showers track across the same area.

As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, there were three gates open at the Conowingo Dam, which was operating under spill conditions.

Because of gusty winds and already saturated ground, weather officials said power outages and downed trees are possible.

(EXPIRED): As of 2:44 p.m., weather officials said that a strong thunderstorm was detected near Newark, Delaware, that was moving north at 25 mph. The storm includes winds up to 40 mph and torrential rainfall. Northeastern Cecil County was expected to be impacted, according to a special weather statement the National Weather Service issued before 3 p.m. Monday.

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