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Update: Friday Morning Highway Closures
The Maryland State Highway Administration reported some roads are still closed.
Update, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m.: The Maryland State Highway Administration reported the following roads remain closed:
MD 381 Mattawoman Drive to Missouri Avenue
MD 725 between US 301 and Gov. Oden Bowie Drive
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US 301 between MD 725 and MD 4
US 301 NB AT MD 4 NB
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They also reported that on MD 5 NB between Accokeek Road and Brandywine Road, the right lane is closed
Update, 6:15 p.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) said radar indicated another round of showers and thunderstorms is developing over southern Maryland. It responded by extending the flood warning until 8:30 p.m. for Prince George’s County and much of the area.
A flash flood watch will remain in effect until 2 a.m. Friday for Prince George’s County and much of the area, as well.
Although streams continue to recede, they remain high, according to the NWS, which forecasted that the development of new rain would likely slow the fall of high water.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding; a dangerous situation.
Update, 2:36 p.m.: The Prince George’s County Emergency Operations Center provided the following closure and storm information as Prince George’s County faces the effects of Tropical Storm Lee.
Prince George’s County is advising evening commuters and residents should exercise caution when traveling home and to other destinations throughout the County.
Roads Closed in County as reported by Prince George’s County Police Department per District:
Police District I
No reported road closures, some traffic lights out at East-West and Queens Chapel Rd.
Police District II
At this time the Town of Upper Marlboro is completely shut down. The roadways are closed at the following locations:
Upper Marlboro Roads:
Crain Hwy and Croom Station Road
Crain Hwy and Marlboro Pike
Landover Road, just north of Marlboro Pike
Water Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
Old Crain Hwy and Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue exit for Ritchie Marlboro Road
Old Marlboro Pike and Ritchie Marlboro Road
Maryland 214 EB at Maryland 202 NB Ramp
Woodyard Road at Rosaryville Road
MD 381 Mattawoman Drive to Missouri Avenue
Bowie Roads:
Largo Road at Whitehouse Road (one lane getting by in each direction)
Largo Road at Watkins Park Drive
Lanham Roads
Lanham Road at Duvall Street
Police District III
All roads in District III reported open.
Police District IV
Floral Park Road at Piscataway Rd, Clinton
Livingston Road at Taylor Ave, Ft. Washington
Police District V
Baden-Naylor Road between Molley Berry and Brooks Church Road, Baden in both directions; bridge has settled approximately 2 feet.
Bridge on McKendree and 373 and Mister Road, Baden area
Accokeek at Mcendry Road
Police District VI
Sunnyside Avenue between Edmonston Road and Tucker Street, Laurel
Contee at Mayfair, Laurel
US 1 South at Ritz Way
I-95 NB Ramp to US 50 East
Office of Central Services (County Buildings)
When the water recedes, DER will be sending building inspectors into the County Administration Building and Courthouse to evaluate flood damage and check the infrastructure of the facilities. Damage is still to be assessed on CAB, no estimates available at this time.
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS):
All PGCPS after-school and evening activities are canceled for Thursday, Sept. 8. Back-to-School Nights scheduled for this evening are also canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. For additional information, please visit pgcps.org or call 301-952-6000.
Fire/EMS:
Fire Department has cleared in the Marlboro Pike Peerless Avenue area: 11 businesses, 10 houses, 12 people and two dogs. This does not include the three people removed from the car in the same area last night.
Department of Environmental Resources
Rain gauges have not increased since this morning. Currently, the Water Surface Elevation and Flood Gauges show the water receding in Upper Marlboro.
Weather Report:
The National Weather Service is forecasting a 100% chance of rain off and on for the remainder of the day with an additional 1/2 inch to 3/4 inches of rainfall possible.
Flash Flood Watch:
The County remains under a flash flood watch until late this evening.
Power Outages:
PEPCO is currently reporting 576 power outages in the County. BGE has 184 power outages in the county.
County Fair:
Due to flooding in Upper Marlboro, the County Fair is closed for today.
The center encourages residents to call the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) automated customer service line at 301-350-0500 to report any roads that are flooded and/or impassable.
Updates can also be found at:
Prince George's County Government e-Community
County Executive Rushern Baker's site
Original Post, 12:36 p.m.: The Prince George's County office of the county executive sent out a noon announcement of road, agency, building and event closures, including the County Fair, citing several agencies' reports:
Roads Closed in County as reported by Prince George’s County Police Department per District:
Police District I
No reported road closures, some traffic lights out at East-West and Queens Chapel Rd.
Police District II
At this time the Town of Upper Marlboro is completely shut down. The roadways are closed at the following locations:
Upper Marlboro Roads:
Crain Hwy and Croom Station Road
Crain Hwy and Marlboro Pike
Landover Road, just north of Marlboro Pike
Water Street and Pennsylvania Ave
Old Crain Hwy and Pennsylvania Ave
Pennsylvania Ave exit for Ritchie Marlboro Road
Old Marlboro Pike and Ritchie Marlboro Road
Bowie Roads:
Largo Road at Whitehouse Road
Largo Road at Watkins Park Drive
Brooke Lane at Brown Station Road
3000 Block Brown Station Road
Brown Station Road at Fenway Lane
Lanham Roads
Lanham Road at Duvall Street
Police District III
All roads in District III reported open.
Police District IV
Floral Park Road at Piscataway Rd, Clinton
Livingston Road at Taylor Ave, Ft. Washington
Police District V
Baden-Naylor Road between Molley Berry and Brooks Church Road, Baden in both directions; bridge has settled approximately 2 feet.
Bridge on McKendree and 373 and Mister Road, Baden area
Police District VI
Sunnyside Ave between Edmonston Road and Tucker Street, Laurel
Contee at Mayfair, Laurel
Office of Central Services (County Buildings)
The County Administration Building as well as the County Courthouse in Upper Marlboro has been flooded. Pictures of the CAB can be seen here. An update on building status will be provided during next EOC update.
Department of Corrections:
Due to flooding in Upper Marlboro, the Prince George's County Department of Corrections is not allowing visitors today. However, any detainees scheduled to be released today will be. Additionally, officers reporting to work can only access Dille Drive by taking Richie Marlboro Road to Old Marlboro Pike to Brown Station Road. Officers will have to display their DOC ID to be allowed onto Old Marlboro Pike.
Department of Environmental Resources:
During the last 10 hours Prince George’s County has received more than 8 inches of rain. The rain gauge on Marlboro Road is registering 8.4 inches. Rain gauges at Leeland Road and the County Courthouse in Upper Marlboro are registering 7.5 and 7.1 inches respectively. Additionally, there are no plans to open the Laurel Dam at this time.
Fire/EMS:
PGFD has evacuated homes on Peerless Avenue in Upper Marlboro and they are closely monitoring homes at Peerless Avenue and Marlboro Circle in case evacuation is needed. PGFD has four swift water rescue teams and can also receive assistance from the Montgomery County Fire Department if necessary.
Family Services:
Officials are currently assisting seniors and nursing homes throughout the county. One nursing home in Fort Washington is currently without power, but they are operating on a generator.
Public Safety Communications:
The 911 Call Center is reporting an increase in fire related calls at this time.
Weather Report:
The National Weather Service is forecasting a 100% chance of rain off and on for the remainder of the day with an additional 1/2 inch to 3/4 inches of rainfall possible.
Power Outages:
PEPCO is currently reporting 500 power outages in the County. BGE has 176 power outages in the County.
County Fair:
Due to flooding in Upper Marlboro, the County Fair is closed for today.
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