The National Weather Service office in Wakefield, Virginia has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Worcester County, Maryland, effective early Saturday morning, September 13. The warning was issued at 4:43 AM EDT and remains in effect until 7:45 AM EDT.
A flash flood warning means flooding is happening now or is about to happen. This is more serious than a flood watch, which only means conditions are favorable. Radar and rainfall reports indicated enough rain has fallen – or is falling – to produce rapid rises in water on roads, in low-lying areas, and along small streams and drainage ditches across Worcester County, which includes Ocean City and communities along Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
What you might notice
Residents in the warned area may see water covering roads, especially in typical trouble spots such as low-lying intersections, underpasses, and poorly drained streets. Ditches and small creeks may overflow onto nearby property, and water may approach homes or businesses in flood-prone spots. If you are out very early Saturday morning, be prepared for sudden ponding on roadways and reduced visibility in heavy rain.
Who is affected: everyone in Worcester County, MD should treat this warning as active until 7:45 AM, or until the NWS cancels or extends it. Flash flooding can develop in minutes and is most dangerous at night and in the pre-dawn hours, when water on roads is hardest to see.
What to do now: (1) Never drive through flooded roads – just a foot of moving water can carry away most vehicles. Turn around, don’t drown. (2) If you live in a low-lying or flood-prone area, move vehicles to higher ground and keep away from basements that could fill with water. (3) Keep your phone charged and weather alerts enabled in case the warning is extended or additional warnings are issued for your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right now if I'm in Worcester County?
Stay off the roads if possible until the warning expires at 7:45 AM, and never drive through water covering the road – you cannot judge its depth, especially in the dark. If you are in a flood-prone spot, move to higher ground or an upper floor.
How long will this last?
The warning is currently set to expire at 7:45 AM EDT on September 13, but the NWS may extend it if heavy rain continues or new flooding develops.
Is a flash flood warning the same as a flood watch?
No. A watch means flooding is possible; a warning means flooding is occurring or imminent. This warning should be treated as an active, immediate hazard.
Is Ocean City affected?
Ocean City is in Worcester County and falls within the warned area, so residents and visitors there should follow the same precautions, especially on low-lying coastal roads that flood easily.
Where does this information come from?
This alert is based on the official Flash Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Wakefield, Virginia.
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Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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