Jan 9, 2024
A strong area of low pressure tracked from the mid MS River Valley on Jan 9th to the Northeast U.S. Jan 10th. A very strong pressure gradient ahead of the low pressure center resulted in a long period of strong southerly winds gusting up to 55 mph that raised water levels to major levels at several locations along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1161003). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in St. Mary's County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.