UPDATE: Several additional water rescues, crashes, and road closures have now been reported.
Original story below…
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Multiple water rescues are under way in Baltimore and Harford counties as severe storms sweep through the region.
At 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, water rescues were being reported in the areas of Pulaski Highway near the Baltimore County line, the 800-block of Joppa Farm Road in Joppa, and the 900-block of Joppa Farm Road.
A Flash Flood Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warning are in effect for northeast Baltimore County and southern Harford County.
A Tornado Warning is also in effect for the Middle River area as a waterspout moves toward Harford County.
Motorists are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.”
More in the video below.
Our 9-1-1 Center is already getting reports of vehicle rescues near Joppatowne from rising waters. Please, if you see standing water in the road, turn around. Don’t risk your life or those of first responders who may need to rescue you. pic.twitter.com/ZhytR1Xcqz
— HarfordCoDES (@HarfordCoDES) July 31, 2025
Photo via Harford County Fire & EMS
