UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued for much of central Maryland.
Original story below…
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Wednesday across much of central Maryland.
The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on July 18, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Charles County, Frederick County, Baltimore County, Harford County, and Prince George’s County.
Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms are likely on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall with amounts of around 1 to 2 inches per hour. Localized amounts up to 3 inches are possible in the strongest storms.
These heavy amounts of rain in a short period of time may lead to rapid rises of creeks and streams out of their banks as well as potential flash flooding in urban areas.
Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
A Flood Watch has been issued until 8PM this evening with flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible. 1 to 2 inches of precipitation in an hour is expected within thunderstorms with localized amounts up to 3 inches possible. Turn around, don’t drown! #MDwx #DCwx #VAwx pic.twitter.com/RTRzyPo8yW
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) June 18, 2025
