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Maryland Flood Stories

1,019 first-hand accounts of flood events in Maryland, ranked by impact. Each is a NOAA-written narrative of the moment.

Flood

Prince George's, MD · Oct 11, 2018

After Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and minimum central pressure of 919 mb on Wednesday October 10th, it weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Georgia and South Carolina.

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Flood

Charles, MD · Oct 11, 2018

After Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and minimum central pressure of 919 mb on Wednesday October 10th, it weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Georgia and South Carolina.

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Flood

Anne Arundel, MD · Oct 12, 2018

After Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and minimum central pressure of 919 mb on Wednesday October 10th, it weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Georgia and South Carolina.

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Flood

Charles, MD · Oct 12, 2018

After Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and minimum central pressure of 919 mb on Wednesday October 10th, it weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Georgia and South Carolina.

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Flood

St. Mary's, MD · Oct 12, 2018

After Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and minimum central pressure of 919 mb on Wednesday October 10th, it weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Georgia and South Carolina.

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Flood

Charles, MD · Oct 12, 2018

After Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and minimum central pressure of 919 mb on Wednesday October 10th, it weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Georgia and South Carolina.

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Flash Flood

Garrett, MD · Jul 4, 2019

With very moist profiles and little wind shear, the primary concern for the day was heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding potential with thunderstorms. A flash flood watch was issued for a portion of our region, mainly the higher elevations.

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Flash Flood

Garrett, MD · Jul 4, 2019

With very moist profiles and little wind shear, the primary concern for the day was heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding potential with thunderstorms. A flash flood watch was issued for a portion of our region, mainly the higher elevations.

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Coastal Flood

Dorchester, MD · Sep 1, 2021

The remnants of tropical cyclone Ida tracked northeast through the area during Wednesday, September 1st into the early morning hours of Thursday, September 2nd.

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Coastal Flood

Dorchester, MD · Sep 1, 2021

The remnants of tropical cyclone Ida tracked northeast through the area during Wednesday, September 1st into the early morning hours of Thursday, September 2nd.

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Flash Flood

Montgomery, MD · Jun 11, 1996

A concentrated area of thunderstorms dumped copious rainfall on southern and central Montgomery Co, producing scattered flash flooding. High standing water was noted at the intersection of state route 355 and Montrose Road in Rockville.

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Coastal Flood

Dorchester, MD · May 9, 2022

A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Canadian Maritimes and surface low pressure spinning off the Mid Atlantic Coast, resulted in strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland…

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Coastal Flood

Dorchester, MD · May 9, 2022

A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Canadian Maritimes and surface low pressure spinning off the Mid Atlantic Coast, resulted in strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland…

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Coastal Flood

Maryland Beaches, MD · Oct 10, 2019

The combination of low pressure sitting off the New Jersey coast and strong high pressure over southeast Canada resulted in persistent north or northeast winds over the Maryland Coastal Waters.

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Flash Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flash Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flash Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flash Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flash Flood

Montgomery, MD · Jun 2, 2022

A cold front slowly approached during the afternoon of the 2nd before passing through that night. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the front.

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Flood

Montgomery, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 22, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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Flood

Frederick, MD · Sep 23, 2021

A slow moving cold front approached the area on the 22nd before passing through on the 23rd. A deep southerly flow allowed for tropical moisture to move into the area ahead of the boundary.

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