Powerful Storms Bring Damage, Flooding and Power Outages to Maryland

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Maryland on Tuesday, leaving behind widespread damage, flooding and power outages across the state.

The storms brought wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph, along with heavy rainfall and reports of large hail. Downed trees and power lines were reported in several communities, while flash flooding created dangerous travel conditions and forced multiple road closures.

At the height of the severe weather, more than 26,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric customers were without power.

A tornado watch was issued for parts of Harford, Cecil, Talbot, Queen Anne’s and Anne Arundel counties. Flood warnings were also issued for low-lying areas of Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County.

The severe weather also disrupted air travel. Flights at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport were temporarily halted for several hours Tuesday as the storms moved through the region.

Crews continued working to clear debris, reopen roads and restore power following the storm.

Check out some of the damage below from CBS Baltimore:

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