Jan 8, 1998
Unseasonably warm and humid air plus developing low pressure over the Ohio Valley produced bands of heavy rain across portions of north central Maryland. The combination of tropical rainfall, saturated soil (due to recent snow melt) and time of year led to flash flooding of numerous small streams, creeks, and low-lying areas - especially in Frederick Co.At least 40 secondary roads, and several major thoroughfares, were closed during the morning. Included were state routes 26, 351, and 880. At
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5628029). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Carroll County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.