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Flash Flood — Worcester, MD

Jul 19, 2025

A stationary front was anchored north of the area in Pennsylvania. Deep moisture was in place to the south of the front with precipitable water values near two inches. Strong surface heating resulted in robust instability with wind shear around 25 knots, allowing for deep, slow moving, convection capable of heavy rainfall and flash flooding during the afternoon and evening hours.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1285998). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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