Note: The Flood Warning has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the cancellation is below.
A Flood Warning is in effect to 11:15 pm Sunday, July 13, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
WHAT…Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…Portions of central and northern Maryland, including the following counties, in central Maryland, Anne Arundel and Howard. In northern Maryland, Baltimore.
WHEN…Until 1115 PM EDT Sunday.
IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 505 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
– The Patapsco River near Elkridge below Patapsco Valley State Park has reached minor flood stage, of around 19 feet at 440 PM. Additional rises in the river are possible. Some roads are likely impassable, including Hammonds Ferry Road and Furnace Avenue.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Elkridge… Catonsville…
Arbutus… Ilchester…
Linthicum… Lansdowne…
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.