Jan 28, 1998
A fairly intense and slow-moving nor'easter produced a large area of moderate to heavy rains across central and lower southern Maryland beginning late on the 27th and continuing through late afternoon on the 28th. The heaviest rain fell while the storm was tracking along the South and North Carolina coastline. Storm totals ranged from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches over the area, except between 3 and 4 inches across lower southern Maryland.Widespread minor to moderate flooding of small streams, creeks,
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5628055). 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.