Flash Flood Warning Issued in Worcester, Maryland
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Worcester County in Maryland.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 4:43 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:45 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential Impact
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Ocean City, Berlin, Snow Hill, Newark, Cape Isle Of Wight, Ocean Pines, Cedartown, Ironshire, Public Landing, Mount Wesley, Boxiron, Ocean City Municipality, West Ocean City, Girdletree, Stockton and Goodwill
Areas Affected
The warning covers Worcester County in Maryland.
Safety Information
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
