Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:27AM EDT until July 22 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 9:27pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring along
the Little Patuxent River.
* WHERE...A portion of central Maryland, including the following
counties, Anne Arundel and Howard.
* WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. At minor flood stage, riverside trails begin to
flood. Water also approaches fields off Bald Eagle Drive, and
approach Brock Bridge Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1225 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated the Little Patuxent
River at Savage had reached minor flood stage. Flooding is
already occurring in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Crofton... Odenton...
Fort Meade... Savage-guilford...
Scaggsville... Savage...
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Anne Arundel, MD; Howard, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: