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Flash Flood Watch Through Midnight Wednesday
A lot of rain in a little bit of time continues to cause potential flash flood issues around Crofton and Gambrills.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Crofton through 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch has been activated through midnight.
The Flash Flood Watch extends to portions of Anne Arundel County and Central Maryland.
According to the NWS website, heavy rain moved into the western shore counties and by 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, rain totals amounted to 1 to 3 inches in parts of Anne Arundel County, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties.
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According to the NWS website, the rain is connected with remnants of Tropical Depression Lee and a slow moving front. This will continue to produce widespread rain around Crofton and Gambrills.
Rainfall estimates are expected to average 2 to 4 inches. may accumulate higher totals as the ground saturates and creeks and streams run high.
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Remember parts of our community are still saturated from heavy rain last week brought on by . The NWS warns flash flooding could result.
Drivers are reminded to use caution when approaching standing water. The NWS advises drivers to avoid going though roadways covered in water.
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