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Maryland Weather: Tropical Storm Isaias Triggers Tornadoes, Strong Winds; At Least One Person Killed

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Tropical Storm Isaias moved out of Maryland early Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind storm damage and power outages in its wake.

One person died as a result of the storm when a tree fell on a moving car in St. Mary's County.

The storm brought strong winds and heavy rains across the state, triggering tornado warnings and watches -- which have since been canceled -- but not before several tornadoes were reported around the state.

One tornado touched down in Mardela Springs in Wicomico County, uprooting a home just after 6 a.m. A second tornado touched down just north of Girdletree, Maryland, at 7:20 a.m.

Three tornadoes were also reported in Calvert and St. Mary's counties, according to the National Weather Service.

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Officials around Maryland warned residents about flash flooding and asked motorists to stay off the roads.

In Cecil County, crews had to rescue people from their cars in North East. Flooding was also reported in Perryville, Elkton and Rising Sun.

Trees were reported down around Maryland and waters rose in waterways like the Jones Falls in Baltimore as heavy rains fell, but most areas were largely spared from major flooding. Ellicott City, where the historic Main Street significantly flooded twice in recent years, was also spared from any major damage.

Although the tropical storm has moved north of Maryland, there are still some concerns. Meteorologist Chelsea Ingram noted that water runoff and flooding could remain an issue and it'll be breezy behind the system.

Ingram also said dangerous rip currents could be a concern through Wednesday.

WJZ Meteorologist Tim Williams said that this hurricane season has already been a particularly active one with nine named storms already. It's the earliest in recorded history that we've seen that many named systems.

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Chopper 13 shows flooding in North East, Maryland, on Tuesday following Tropical Storm Isaias.
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Chopper 13 shows flooding in North East, Maryland, on Tuesday following Tropical Storm Isaias.
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A George Floyd mural was blown into the harbor in Annapolis during Tropical Storm Isaias. It was later removed. Credit: Sean Streicher/WJZ
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Storm damage left behind in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Isaias moved through. Credit: Twitter User @SOMDWxNews
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A drone captures flood damage along Maryland Route 5 in the Great Mills area on Tuesday following Tropical Storm Isaias. Credit: WFAerial
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A drone captures flood damage along Maryland Route 5 in the Great Mills area on Tuesday following Tropical Storm Isaias. Credit: WFAerial
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Storm damage left behind in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Isaias moved through. Credit: Twitter User @SOMDWxNews
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A box truck was stuck in floodwaters in Kent Island, Maryland, on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Isaias moved through. Credit: David Salemi
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Damage in Ocean City, Maryland, caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. Credit: Nick Fox
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A tree fell across a road in Crownsville due to Tropical Storm Isaias on Tuesday. Credit: Michael Berthold
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Damage to a roof in Ocean City, Maryland, caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. Credit: Nick Fox
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Damage from Tropical Storm Isaias at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City, Maryland, on Tuesday. Viewer photo.
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Damage from Tropical Storm Isaias at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City, Maryland, on Tuesday. Viewer photo.
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A tornado touched down in Mardela Springs, Maryland, on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Isaias moved through the state. Credit: Christopher Lucas
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