Nov 7, 1997
Slowly developing low pressure off the southeast U.S. coast generated a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rains over much of western and northern Maryland for most of the day. Rainfall averaging 2 to 4 inches, with localized totals between 4 and 6 inches at higher elevations, caused minor flooding of creeks and small streams. Dozens of secondary roads were closed in the area, most due to swollen creeks but a few others from high standing water.Most of the closed roads were concentrated in
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5623131). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.