Aug 27, 2011
Hurricane Irene produced heavy flooding rain, tropical storm force wind gusts and caused one wind related death across the Eastern Shore. Preliminary damage estimates were around three million dollars and approximately 85,000 homes and businesses lost power. Power was not fully restored until September 1st. The combination of heavy rain and wind closed numerous roadways across the Eastern Shore and downed thousands of trees. Some schools were unable to open on Monday August 29th. There was a tem
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 343117). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Caroline County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.