Feb 24, 2016
Strong low pressure moved from the deep south to the Great Lakes. Strong warm air advection coupled with moisture led to showers and thunderstorms across the area. Activity strengthened in the afternoon and multiple rounds of heavy rain moved across the area. Many rivers reached flood stage across the Mid-Atlantic.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 619427). 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.