May 9, 2022
A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Canadian Maritimes and surface low pressure spinning off the Mid Atlantic Coast, resulted in strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1033739). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Dorchester County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.