Flood Warning In Effect For Multiple Maryland Counties, Cities

BALTIMORE, MD — A flood warning is in effect for parts of Maryland until the afternoon on Monday, April 16. The National Weather Service issues a flood warning when flooding poses a serious threat to life and/or property.

Up to 3 inches of rain had already fallen as of 9 a.m. Monday, and officials said more rain may exacerbate flooding conditions.

"Spotty flooding" has been reported across parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Prince George's counties and Baltimore City are under a flood warning until 12:15 p.m. Montgomery County is under a separate warning until 12:45 p.m.

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A coastal flood advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. for parts of Harford County, where tides are expected to be 2 feet above normal. Minor shoreline inundation is expected, and the bulkhead at the Havre de Grace yacht basin is likely to flood, according to weather officials.

Several roads have been reported closed due to high water, according to state transportation officials:

• In Anne Arundel County, MD 450/Defense Highway is closed between Rutland Road and Huntwood Drive in the Gambrills-Davidsonville area. The high-water closure took effect around 8:30 a.m. and remains effective after 10 a.m.
• In Montgomery County, MD 97 closed between Brookeville Road and Bordly Drive because of high water before 4 a.m. in Brookeville; the road is still closed as of 10:15 a.m.
• Also in Montgomery County, MD 108 is closed past Olney Mill Road to westbound traffic due to high water.
• In St. Mary's County, MD 238 has been closed at Hurry Road for high water since 4:15 a.m.

Earlier closures affected I-495, Compromise Street in Annapolis, Harford at Joppa roads and Greenspring Valley at Garrison in Baltimore County, among others.

See the latest road closure information from Maryland transportation officials.

Aberdeen, Annapolis, Aspen Hill, Baltimore, Beltsville, Bethesda, Bowie, Clinton, Cockeysville, College Park, Columbia, Crofton, Damascus, Elkridge, Fort Washington, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt, Havre de Grace, Langley Park, Middle River, Montgomery Village, North Bethesda, North Potomac, Pikesville, Potomac, Redland, Riviera Beach, Takoma Park and White Oak are among the places weather officials say may experience flooding.

If drivers encounter flooded roads, they are encouraged to turn around — don't drown.

Much of the state is under a flood warning until 12:15 p.m. on Monday, April 16. Image via Shutterstock.