High Water On 2 Roads In Perry Hall Area Reported

WHITE MARSH, MD — Two roads in the Perry Hall area have had reports of flooding Monday.

MD 7 was closed at Campbell Boulevard due to high water, the Maryland State Highway Administration said in a statement before 2:15 p.m.

Flooding was also reported on Route 40 at Allender Road, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Before 12:15 p.m., the fire company reported its crew was responding to the area for a crash.

Baltimore County is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. and flood warning until 7:15 p.m.

At 1:11 p.m., the National Weather Service reported 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain had fallen in parts of Baltimore County, where flooding was ongoing or expected to start shortly. Another 0.5 to 1 inch of rain could fall before 7:15 p.m., when the warning expires, officials said.

These locations may flood, according to the warning: Middle River, Essex, Perry Hall, Rosedale, Rossville, White Marsh, Bowleys Quarters, Kingsville, Joppatowne, Nottingham, Martin State Airport and Gunpowder.

Roads were slick Monday, and authorities advised drivers to be cautious and take it slow. Those who come upon water-covered roads should turn around; don't drown.

In addition, people should move over to give emergency personnel space to respond to incidents.

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that its crews responded to three crashes Monday morning:

• Interstate 95 south at mile marker 70.5 for a vehicle that flipped before noon
• I-95 north near mile marker 67.1 around 8:30 a.m.
• I-95 south at mile marker 71 around 8:30 a.m.

See Also:

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