Weather Alerts for Somerset County - MD

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Warning  COASTAL FLOOD WARNING   Coastal Flood Warning
SOMERSET COUNTY - MD

Areas Affected:
Dorchester - Wicomico - Somerset
Effective: Thu, 10/22 2:38am Updated: Thu, 10/22 4:30am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/22 2:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.