Heavy rainfall caused significant flash flooding across central Harford County and northeastern Baltimore County, Maryland, on Thursday, stranding multiple drivers and disrupting traffic. One dramatic incident on Pulaski Highway in Joppa involved a young woman trapped in her car as floodwaters rose, forcing her to climb onto the roof until firefighters from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company rescued her unharmed. Harford County special operations teams responded to several flooding incidents and assisted Baltimore County officials with rescues, while local businesses like Rivas Towing and Car Repair experienced flooding that threatened equipment and vehicles.
Despite the severity of the flooding, no injuries were reported in Baltimore and Harford counties. Additionally, strong winds from the storms generated a brief EF-0 tornado in Anne Arundel County when a waterspout moved onshore near Eastport. Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions and advise residents to stay alert for severe weather warnings. The community was encouraged to share weather photos and videos safely to help document the event.
