Monday's Heavy Rains Triggered Ellicott City Flooding Alarms For First Time, County Says
As heavy rains moved into Ellicott City Monday evening, sirens blared in the low-lying historic district for the first time since they were installed.
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As heavy rains moved into Ellicott City Monday evening, sirens blared in the low-lying historic district for the first time since they were installed.
Baltimore's DPW officials are asking city residents to stay alert and clear debris from storm drains to prevent city streets from flooding during the heavy rains expected Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for most of the state Thursday.
The entrance to the northbound JFK or I-83 reopened Friday morning after flooding closed it at President and Gay streets.
Trees toppled and roads flooded after multiple waves of severe weather moved through Maryland on Monday.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Monday night presented its findings from its review of Howard County's flood mitigation plans in the wake of two devastating floods that washed through Ellicott City.
The total rainfall amount is expected to range between one and two inches with some areas near three inches possible.
Howard County officials announced the county's progress on its flood mitigation plans, which have included cleaning out debris from drains and streams.
An update is scheduled for the latest developments in a plan to mitigate flooding in the historic district of Ellicott City, Maryland.
There were reports of high water in parts of Maryland after a strong storm rolled through the region on Halloween night.
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for the Anne Arundel County shoreline until 1 a.m. Thursday.
A number of weather advisories are in effect along Maryland's coastlines, including Ocean City and Annapolis.
Several roads in Ocean City, Maryland are closed due to high water.
Nearly 15 months after floodwaters wiped out parts of Thistle Road in western Baltimore County, traffic is once again flowing on the two-lane road near Catonsville.
The road, located between Frederick Road and the Patapsco River, was damaged by the same floods that caused significant damage in Ellicott City and in southwestern Baltimore County.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Baltimore City and parts of Baltimore County.
The Coast Guard saved a family of six after their vessel began taking on water Tuesday night.
Numerous WJZ viewers sent in videos and photos of cars up to their hoods in water. One sent a photo of a man on the roof of a vehicle needing to be rescued.
A heat advisory remains in effect for the eastern shore through Monday night and a flash flood watch remains in effect for most of the state.
The same water main break that flooded CSX tracks and roadways in downtown Baltimore near the M&T Bank Stadium is causing a visible discoloration of the Inner Harbor.
Officials in Frederick closed numerous roads in the city Monday morning due to flash flooding.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday.
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