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Potomac River Flooding Expected After Storm
The National Weather Service says the Potomac River is likely to experience its worst floods in at least 16 years in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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The National Weather Service says the Potomac River is likely to experience its worst floods in at least 16 years in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
People in Annapolis are watching the storm closely. It is the wind, not flooding, that crews have spent the days preparing for.
Hurricane Sandy is powering its way to the Mid-Atlantic region, and towns along Maryland's shore ready for the worst.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is urging residents to prepare for severe weather that she says has the potential to have an Isabel-type storm surge.
A major cleanup effort is underway in Eastern Baltimore County a day after a severe storm triggers extreme flooding.
We have had some beautiful days this month, but the lack of rain is really adding up once again. That's why Tuesday's rain was beneficial in some cases. At the airport, we officially received .60" worth of rain which cut our yearly rainfall deficit to -5.84".
All eyes were on the water. Parts of eastern Baltimore County flooded out and it may not be over yet.
Heavy rain and severe weather for Maryland Tuesday. A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for most of the state (except Allegany and Garrett Counties) through 7 p.m. There have already been a few severe thunderstorm warnings issued with strong thunderstorms early Tuesday afternoon. As we move through the day, there will likely be more warnings for severe thunderstorms in addition to flash flooding.
Metro says service is operating normally following heavy rains that pelted parts of the Washington region.
Hurricane Isaac sidestepped New Orleans on Wednesday, sending the worst of its howling wind and heavy rain into a cluster of rural fishing villages that had few defenses against the slow-moving storm that could bring days of unending rain.
Sunday proves to be one of the wettest days of 2012 after several parts of Maryland experience five to six inches of rain.
Two rounds of storms hit Maryland hard, bringing down trees and flooding major sections of downtown Baltimore.
Debby, the guest that wouldn't leave, is ruining things for a lot of other visitors even as it weakens to a tropical depression.
A tree crashes into a garage on Club Lane. Large limbs are blocking the road and crews are working to clear it.
Researchers will ask Anne Arundel County residents later this month for ideas about how to cope with rising sea levels.
High water is closing some roads and causing moderate flooding along the Monocacy River in Frederick County.
Our most recent storm is in "a state of flux" early today, but it is still causing pockets of heavy rainfall across parts of the Northeast and in the mid-Atlantic states.
Havre de Grace public works officials say the approach channel to the city's marina has been silted in after recent flooding.
Recent storms not only caused a lot of damage, but they also led to a spike in the number of lost pets. There are ways, though, you can protect your furry friend.
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is cautioning visitors to be careful in state parks affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Lee.
The waters have gone down, but they've left massive problems behind. Roads are still closed and some have lost most of what they own.
A yoga mat, truck tires, a basketball and the seat from a portable toilet. Those items and thousands more are floating down the Chesapeake Bay, which is receiving the flood waters from the Susquehanna and other rivers swollen by rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.
The floodwaters in some areas may have receded, but some parts of the state are still on high alert. Now, towns are turning their attention to the dangers of weak bridges and roadways.
Port Deposit residents who fled rising flood waters can't go home just yet.
Sunday brings an end to the low humidity. Feels like temperatures reach triple digits for mid-week forecast.
Jackson Holliday hit a three-run double in the sixth inning — Baltimore's second big hit with the bases loaded in less than 24 hours — and the Orioles rallied past the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.
Camp Letts is a camp that is run by the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.
The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Community Foundation announced a multi-million dollar initiative to provide support grants to small businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.
The trial for the suspect in the July deaths of a woman and her grandmother in the Middle River has been postponed to Monday.
Sunday brings an end to the low humidity. Feels like temperatures reach triple digits for mid-week forecast.
Camp Letts is a camp that is run by the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.
The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Community Foundation announced a multi-million dollar initiative to provide support grants to small businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Baltimore Banner reporter, Liz Bowie, talks about this new rule across the Baltimore region, and how students and teachers are weighing in.
Mayor Scott’s annual Back to School Kick-Of will be giving away 4,000 backpacks, 100 Chromebooks, and providing free food, hair services, nail services for all attendees.
With more than 80,000 students returning to school on Monday, in Baltimore County Police shares some tips students and parents can take to keep them safe this school year.
Dr. Amaka Ofodu, M.D. discusses tips for a successful back to school season that parents can prioritize to ensure their kid remains healthy throughout the year.
The B&O Railroad Museum is hosting a week-long celebration of creativity, engineering, and fun with their Back-to-School Brick Week from August 18th to August 24th, 2024.
Jackson Holliday hit a three-run double in the sixth inning — Baltimore's second big hit with the bases loaded in less than 24 hours — and the Orioles rallied past the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday.
The Baltimore Ravens sat out their top players in their 30-7 loss on Saturday in the preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers.
The Maryland Terps are a week away from kicking off a new season against UConn on August 31 in College Park.
Anthony Santander hit a grand slam off Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning, carrying the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Taulia Tagovailoa brought Maryland four years of stability at the quarterback position — and gave coach Mike Locksley a boost as he guided the program back to respectability.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Oprah Winfrey, in her DNC speech, called on Americans to back Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and "choose optimism over cynicism."
The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago.
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Officials say KP.2 has spread rapidly these past few months, highlighting the warning as we head into fall and its respiratory hotbed.
Doctors are warning that the increasing spread of monkeypox in Africa, also known as monkeypox might ultimately spill across international borders.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
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