Flash Flood Watch Issued For 11 Counties And Baltimore City

MARYLAND — Several parts of Maryland are under a flash flood watch Sunday as more rain approaches. The precipitation comes on the heels of Saturday's downpours that led to flooding and multiple water rescues.

A flash flood watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding, which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain in a short time can lead to flash flooding, or a rapid rise in water level.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday afternoon, with the potential for rounds of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Due to the already saturated ground and elevated stream levels after Saturday's rainfall, weather officials said that flash flooding is possible.

These counties and Baltimore City are under a flash flood watch Sunday until midnight:

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

The District of Columbia and parts of Virginia are also under the flash flood watch.

SEE ALSO: Preliminary Weekend Rainfall Totals Across Maryland

Roads and poorly drained areas can quickly become inundated during a flash flood. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties. Residents should monitor the forecast and be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued, according to the National Weather Service.

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See a map of the latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.

Graphic of flash flood watch region via National Weather Service.