BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for several Maryland counties. The watch will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025 and covers several areas adjacent to Baltimore, including Carroll County and Anne Arundel County. Forecasters say heavy showers and thunderstorms will develop along a stalled front on Saturday afternoon and evening. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A few severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area on Friday evening. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms will develop later on Friday afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding, especially in urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect for the DC Metro area, but heavy rain and isolated storms […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The weekend could close out with a bang as forecasters say severe storms are possible in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts, but large hail and a tornado or two are also possible. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may lead […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025 until 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 31st. Forecasters say a slow-moving frontal system will track across the area, and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible. A round of thunderstorms with […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in Western Maryland earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore has requested a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This assessment will help determine if the state meets the criteria for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, unlocking federal aid for communities impacted by the May 13-14 floods. Torrential rainfall and flash flooding caused […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in western Maryland this week, Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s response efforts. The declaration came after the governor toured the affected areas in Allegany County, surveying the damage caused by torrential rains. “After surveying the damage and receiving updates on the work still ahead in Western Maryland, I’ve declared […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area […]