Baltimore County Under Flood Warning

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for several areas in central Maryland, including Baltimore County. In particular, the warning mentions Catonsville, Arbutus, Halethorpe and Lansdowne.

At 5:17 p.m., the National Weather Service said that stream gauges indicated flooding on the Patapsco River at Elkridge, and other area streams may be flooding as well.

During a flood warning, flooding is imminent or occurring. Drivers should turn around if they come across flooded roads, and pedestrians should not attempt to walk through flood waters.

These locations may experience flooding, according to the warning: Elkridge, Catonsville, Arbutus, Brooklyn Park, Pumphrey, Ilchester, Linthicum, Lansdowne, Halethorpe and Linthicum Heights.

The flood warning is in effect for these locations until 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County
• Howard County

EXPIRED — A flash flood watch is in effect until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, for much of the region, including Baltimore County. The watch calls for another round of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain Tuesday afternoon, with locally heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding.

Creeks, streams and urban areas are particularly vulnerable to potential flooding, especially because the ground is already saturated.

Drivers and pedestrians should be cautious and if they see standing water of unknown depth, turn around; don't drown.

According to unofficial data submitted to the National Weather Service, Arbutus received 2.67 inches of rain overnight and Perry Hall saw 1.57 inches of rain.

The following counties and Baltimore City are under the flash flood watch until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18:

• Anne Arundel
• Baltimore
• Harford
• Howard
• Montgomery
• Prince George's

Another @NWS flash flood watch is in effect 'til 6 pm. Use caution when driving; turn around, don't drown. Stay away from swollen creeks and streams. https://t.co/MEQz2W4pH6 pic.twitter.com/BhW37dDHpz
— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) September 18, 2018

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