Up To 3 Inches Rain Expected, Baltimore County Under Flood Watch

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The potential for heavy rainfall that could leave 3 inches of rain has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for parts of Maryland, including Baltimore County.

Rounds of rain will fall Thursday afternoon through early Friday. The heaviest rain is expected Thursday afternoon and evening, officials said. Low-lying areas and places with poor drainage may flood, and smaller streams and rivers could overspill their banks, according to the flood watch.

The flood watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday. During that time, weather officials anticipate 1 to 2 inches of rain with up to 3 inches of rain possible.

These areas are under the flood watch:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County
• Calvert County
• Charles County
• Harford County
• Howard County
• Montgomery County
• Prince George's County
• St. Mary's County

D.C. and parts of Virginia are under the watch too.

A flood watch means there is the potential for flooding, and those who live in flood-prone areas should be ready.