Jul 8, 1996
A slow-moving thunderstorm dumped between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain, with up to 5 inches at some locations, across the northern Maryland piedmont. Taneytown (Carroll Co) experienced the most acute flooding from 4 inches of rain. At least 30 basements flooded, and fire fighters needed 18 pumps to bail water out. One resident reported water flowing through his backyard. Four apartments had damaged furnaces; other appliances (washer/dryer) were also damaged. One vehicle was swept away. In ad
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5568043). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Frederick County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.