Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed over the region on the 7th as a warm front lifted north into southern Pennsylvania. The thunderstorms across Northeast Maryland produced strong winds that downed trees and power lines, penny size hail, and flooding. Two to four inches of rain fell in Northeast Maryland with local amounts up to six inches. Dozens of water rescues were performed throughout the county, several  motorists  were trapped/stranded in stalled cars. A cyclist was rescued from a fence after he emerged his bike in the fast moving, deep watersIn the City of Baltimore, stores and businesses along the Jones Falls closed early to allow clients, shoppers and employees to get out before the waters started to rise.  A portion of the historic Meadow Mill building in the Woodberry neighborhood was flooded, and nearly 30 cars in the parking lot were almost submerged.  The Mount Washington neighborhood also witnessed some impressive flooding. The Meadow Hill Athletic Club reported a loss of 500,000 dollars in exercise equipment. A newly opened men clothing store reported damages around 400,000 dollars.  In Southern Baltimore County, a mechanic in Catonsville barely escaped injury when the roof of his Auto repair shop collapsed due to the weight of the water.In north Anne Arundel County, lightning struck the historical Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church in Linthicum. Fire and water damaged a hand painted fresco on the ceiling of the church. Pieces of the building dated back to the 19th-century. Several other minor house fires were reported and attributed to lightning according to fire and rescue personnel, but no other major damage or injuries were cited.

Hail in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 14:41:00 to 07-JUL-04 14:41:00 (EST)
Location: REISTERSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Penny size hail reported by the EOC.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 16:09:00 to 07-JUL-04 16:09:00 (EST)
Location: ESSEX
Magnitude: 57 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Downed trees.

Flash Flood in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 14:35:00 to 07-JUL-04 20:35:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Many roads closed across the county due to high water...especially in Reisterstown, Woodlawn, and Ownings Mills.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 15:27:00 to 07-JUL-04 15:27:00 (EST)
Location: BOWIE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Large tree limbs down on powerlines in several locations.

Flash Flood in BALTIMORE CITY (C), MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 14:45:00 to 07-JUL-04 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: WOODBERRY
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Stores and businesses along Jones Fall were damaged due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE CITY (C), MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 16:05:00 to 07-JUL-04 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 58 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 15:45:00 to 07-JUL-04 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: FT MEADE
Magnitude: 57 EG
Property damage: 2.5K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Several trees and powerlines down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 07-JUL-04 14:35:00 to 07-JUL-04 14:35:00 (EST)
Location: GAITHERSBURG
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Several downed trees in the Gaithersburg area.