Jan 20, 2019
Southerly winds in advance of strong low pressure produced tidal anomalies between 1.5 feet and 3.0 feet over the Bay side of Lower Maryland. This caused minor to moderate coastal flooding over portions of Dorchester and Somerset counties. Cambridge reached 3.95 feet MLLW at 230 pm, while Bishops Head reached 3.8 feet MLLW at 1142 am and 1148 am.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 800901). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Somerset County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.