Photo Story: Isaias Shakes Anne Arundel County, Eastern Shore

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Tropical Storm Isaias battered Anne Arundel County Tuesday. Though the storm's rain and wind were strong, most places escaped water damage.

Anne Arundel County was under an assortment of warnings, ranging from flash flood to tornado. Forecasters said low-lying areas could have seen 1 to 2 feet of flooding, but the storm surge was weaker than predicted in most areas. Areas hit hardest by floods saw standing water shutdown roadways.

Rain predictions were right on track, however. Preliminary data shows that Isaias dumped nearly 6 inches of rain in some areas of the county. The storm drenched Cape St. Claire with 5.75 inches of rain, the National Weather Service says. According to the report, Odenton got 3.32 inches. Towns along and east of the Interstate 95 corridor felt the heaviest downpour.

Strong winds proved to be the most widespread concern. Tropical storm force winds ripped throughout the county, reaching 50 mph in some places.

Here is what the damage looked like around the state.

Crownsville

A fallen tree smashed two cars in Herald Harbor. Nobody was hurt. (Photo courtesy of Jen Keith.)

Annapolis

Residents also reported downed trees in Eastport.

Others poked fun at the minimal flooding at the City Dock.

Kent Island

Just over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, downpours flooded Stevensville. One family kayaked in their backyard. (Photo courtesy of Steve Portlock.)

The water stood about two feet deep in some places. (Photo courtesy of Steve Portlock.)

The rushing water flowed down the streets of the Cloverfields neighborhood and uprooted trees. (Photo courtesy of Steve Portlock.)

Ocean City

As the storm reared up, sheets of rain fell soaked Ocean City. Stronger waves started to churn along the shoreline.

Isaias' winds also snapped powerlines along the town's main drag.

Recap

High wind speeds disrupted traffic in Annapolis. The Maryland Transportation Authority shut down the Bay Bridge after winds topped 55 mph. Both spans of the bridge reopened around 12:45 p.m. after a three-hour closure.

The breeze proved too much for some trees, toppling power lines and closing roads. Downed power lines, fallen trees and occasional floods closed 44 roadways across the county. Some of the most notable closures included Defense Highway in Annapolis, Mountain Road in Pasadena and Mayo Road in Edgewater.

Winds must reach at least 39 mph for a system to be considered a tropical storm. Sustained winds of 74 mph or more draw a hurricane categorization. Storms with winds 38 mph or weaker are called tropical depressions.

The gusts interrupted the local power supply, as Anne Arundel County registered the most power outages in the state. County Executive Steuart Pittman said more than 17,000 residences lost power on Tuesday. More than 79,000 Maryland homes lost power during the storm.

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