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Flash Flood — Frederick, MD

Jun 17, 1996

Intense thunderstorms dumped an estimated 2 1/2 inches of rain in about two hours onto rather saturated soil in southern Frederick Co, flooding some areas. In the city of Frederick, portions of the town center were flooded. Farther south, along state route 28 near the Monocacy River, minor flooding was reported.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5560601). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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