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Flood — Harford, MD

Jan 9, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

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.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1148423). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Harford, MD

This event is one of many recorded floods in Harford County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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