Powerful Storm Causes Widespread Flooding Along Chesapeake Bay
MILLERS ISLAND, Md. (WJZ) -- Communities along the Chesapeake Bay watched as the water rose Friday to levels not seen since Hurricane Isabel in 2003.
Flooding along the Chesapeake Bay and Back River in Millers Island, Baltimore County tonight. @wjz #flooding #Maryland #ChesapeakeBay pic.twitter.com/qqGfhc1FHc
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) October 29, 2021
The state saw rain, but the real threat was the wind pushing water inland combined with tides well above normal.
Whipping winds and rain on the Chesapeake Bay this morning. Those who live along the water are keeping a close eye on high tide. @wjz #Maryland pic.twitter.com/BK4ssB60N0
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) October 29, 2021
Brian Polling watched as the Back River made its way inside of his home on Millers Island. He showed WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren how he lifted valuables off the floor including his refrigerator.
The Back River and Chesapeake Bay waters made it inside this Baltimore County home #Flooding #Maryland @wjz pic.twitter.com/wtH7LjbePg
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) October 29, 2021
Hellgren watched as an Amazon delivery truck was towed away around high tide Friday afternoon.
This Amazon delivery truck had to be towed out of Millers Island. Neighbors tell me it got stuck in flood waters. @wjz #flooding #Maryland pic.twitter.com/wORRUmy3SR
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) October 29, 2021
Eighteen years ago, Hurricane Isabel devastated the area and lead to evacuations.
90yo Roy Upton tells me he isn't worried about the storm. The silver plaque to his right is the high water mark from Hurricane Isabel in 2003. @wjz pic.twitter.com/6EwbVroSjx
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) October 29, 2021
Baltimore County officials warned people to be careful with many road ongoing storm-related road closures.
Latest road closure update in Baltimore County @wjz https://t.co/Bl1RIySrHv
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) October 29, 2021
Some streets in Edgemere also experienced flooding. Neighbors told WJZ that they have been watching water levels all day long.
Many who live on the water said their docks have been washed out and some said they are experiencing flooding in their homes.
"I'm going to check on it again. I looked at the tides again. it's at 3 a.m. So I'll be up all night, back and forth checking on it. Making sure I'm not getting any water. Making sure the sub pumps are working." said Ronald Wozniak.