Flood Watch Prompts Reminder From Howard Co. Officials

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A flood watch remains in effect all day Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday for Howard County, according to the National Weather Service serving the Baltimore/Washington, D.C., region.

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services reminds residents that if they find a flooded road, "turn around, don't drown."

There is a risk of flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall Tuesday affecting central, northeast and northern Maryland, including central and southeast Howard County.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely Tuesday with multiple rounds expected. Damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado are possible, the NWS stated.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas," the National Weather Service stated.

The flooding stems from strong to severe thunderstorms pushing their way across the area with a humid air mass in place. Forecasts predict "very heavy rainfall" coming out of the storms, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.