Flood in Howard County, Maryland

Flood January 9, 2024 · Howard County, Maryland

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Savage (39.1215, -76.8114).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1148418. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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