Rainfall Breaks Record, Leads to Water Rescues: Report

The deluge of rain Wednesday broke a record for the region, weather officials say.

Baltimore received 2.61 inches of rain, breaking an old record of 1.7 inches for that day—Feb. 24—set in 1979, according to the National Weather Service.

In Baltimore County, preliminary data indicates Timonium received 1.99 inches of rain; Rosedale had 0.53 inch; and McDonogh had 0.52 inch.

After 10 p.m. on Wednesday, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that it was responding to a water rescue in the area of US 40 and the Big Gunpowder.

There were several hundred power outages in Baltimore County and three water rescues in Harford County as a result of the rain, The Baltimore Sun reported.

In Baltimore City, there were nine vehicles underwater and three people who had to be rescued, according to WJZ.

On Thursday morning, the Maryland Transportation Authority advised drivers there was the potential for standing water on roads. Transportation officials urged motorists to reduce their speeds due to the conditions.

When unsure of the depth of water, turn around; don’t drown.