Heavy rainfall triggered minor flooding from the Patapsco River around Patapsco Valley State Park near Elkridge, reaching as high as 19 feet Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service said the flooding could increase as rainfall continues over the next few days.
According to the National Weather Service, the flooding caused Hammonds Ferry Road and Furnace Avenue in Elkridge to be temporarily closed. Howard County Government advised residents to turn around if they see a flooded roadway, especially. low-lying and flood-prone roads.
In a social media post, Howard officials said Main Street in Ellicott City had reopened after the area received 3 inches of rain in about three hours.
There were also reports of flooding and standing water on I-695 in Baltimore County near Woodlawn on Sunday afternoon.
The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.
NWS said the rainfall will continue into the early morning hours of Monday with slow-moving storms capable of producing very heavy rainfall.
A flood watch is in effect for Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Washington, Frederick, Cecil, Prince George’s, Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties until midnight Tuesday, according to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. That extends to 2 a.m. for Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties.
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