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Coastal Flood — Caroline, MD

Oct 29, 2021

Strong high pressure located in eastern Canada and slow moving low pressure approaching from the southeastern states resulted in a prolonged onshore flow along the Middle Atlantic coast. Moderate tidal flooding occurred along the upper eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on the night of October 29.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 986556). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Caroline, MD

This event is one of many recorded floods in Caroline County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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