Baltimore area residents and emergency responders are surveying the damage brought on by substantial rainfall that soaked the region Tuesday.

The storm caused heavy flooding to some Maryland roadways and along coastal areas including City Dock in Annapolis and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Portions of Baltimore and Harford counties saw more than 4 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Baltimore City saw more than 2 to 3 inches in some areas. Annapolis recorded nearly 2 inches of rain.

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During the storm, Maryland State Police said they responded to hundreds of calls for service Tuesday evening, including 109 crashes, 64 roadway hazards and 37 disabled vehicles. Commuters were advised to check for road closures on the Maryland Department of Transportation website.

More than 12,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric customers were without power Wednesday morning. The company said it expects to restore service to at least 80% of its customers by Thursday afternoon.

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While the precipitation ended before dawn, forecasters continued to warn that wind and coastal flood warnings remain in effect throughout the day. Western Maryland is under a high wind warning through 5 p.m., with gusts expected up to 60 miles per hour.

The Waterfront Partnership cleaning crew were out sweeping up debris from the Tuesday night storm and high tide near Thames Street and South Broadway. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)

Southern Baltimore, Anne Arundel County and Southeast Harford are under a coastal flood warning until 1 a.m. Thursday, especially around high tide. Several roads in downtown Baltimore saw 5 feet of flooding, along with the Pier 4 promenade and much of the lower Inner Harbor area. The Pratt Street corridor was open to traffic Wednesday morning.

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Around 4 feet of water at one point covered the boardwalk at Annapolis City Dock. Similar flooding was seen in roads, homes and yards east of the city in the Bowleys Quarters area. In Harford County, the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin’s marina office was flooded with 6 feet of water.

Baltimore-area schools delayed opening Wednesday morning. Baltimore City, as well as Baltimore County and Carroll County school systems were operating on a two-hour delay. Anne Arundel and Harford County school systems announced they would close Wednesday.

The aftermath of Tuesday night’s big storm is seen on Wednesday morning, January 10, 2023 as debris washed up in front of the World Trade Center in downtown Baltimore.
The aftermath of Tuesday night’s big storm is seen on Wednesday morning, January 10, 2023, as debris washed up in front of the World Trade Center in downtown Baltimore. (Laila Milevski/The Baltimore Banner)

A view of flooding and aftermath

The storm submerged roadways, stranded vehicles and downed power lines as it moved across the state.

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Here’s a look at some images and social media posts from the Baltimore area as the storm picked up on Tuesday and in the aftermath on Wednesday.

Waters rose along the Inner Harbor in Baltimore on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, as heavy rains inundated the area.
Waters rose along the Inner Harbor in Baltimore on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, as heavy rains inundated the area. (Norman Gomlak)
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The 1900 block of Thames Street was still underwater at Wolfe Street. Farzan Berot and Hannah Nowoslawski were taking photos of the flooded area. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
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The Waterfront Partnership cleaning crew were out sweeping up debris from the Tuesday night storm and high tide at the pier near Thames Street and South Broadway. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)

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