Flood — Howard, Maryland

2024-01-09 · near Savage, Howard, Maryland

Event narrative

The stream gauge on the Little Patuxent River near Savage entered minor flood stage. At this level, riverside trails begin to flood. Water also approaches Brock Bridge Road.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure tracked through the Ohio River Valley and up through the Great Lakes Region. A strong low level jet enhanced moisture flow into the low pressure system leading to an extended period of moderate rain that caused widespread minor flooding with isolated moderate flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148418. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.