Sep 8, 1996
Downpours associated with slow-moving thunderstorms dumped an estimated 6 inches of rain in less than 4 hours, causing substantial flash flooding along interstate 95 in southeastern Baltimore and Harford Counties. In Joppatowne, numerous vehicles were reported under water, with several streets closed. A large section of Joppa Farm road collapsed. Numerous roads were flooded across the line in Baltimore Co as well. Federal highway 40 (Pulaski Highway) was closed for 2 hours.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5572376). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Baltimore County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.