Danger of flooding in Dundalk?

[Ilya Z.]

Good Day Everyone,

We're exploring investment possibilities in Dundalk, focusing on buy-and-holds to rent out. Just this morning I came across this article:

https://www.dundalkeagle.com/when-it-rains-it-floods-why-now/article_436b8ee8-3144-5125-9f0b-58ed0a7f4406.html

If the entire Dundalk area is prone to flooding, even if serious floods only happen once every few years, it seems be a good reason to stay away from that area. If only some areas get flooded and others don't, then one has to be choose carefully. But then the whole area is essentially on the water, plus all that climate change stuff with extreme weather and all...

What do others think about danger of serious flooding in the area?

Thanks,

Ilya

[Michael Schleicher]

If you are worried about flooding because the area is near the water, it sounds like you are also planning to avoid all of Eastern Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County, and Anne Arundel County. That is a a very large region that you would choose not to consider simply because the properties may be within a one-mile radius of water. Basements in Dundalk will flood for the same reason a basement in Rockville will flood, and it has nothing to do with high tides, hurricanes, or other factors related to being a part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed area. If you are  looking to buy a property and worry about damage due to flooding, you will want to consider examining the waterproofing efforts that may or may not have taken place and potential hazards related to proper water runoff.