🌊 Flash Flood Warning — Worcester, MD
ISSUED: 4:43 AM ET Sun Sep 13 | EXPIRES: 7:45 AM ET Sun Sep 13
What's Happening: Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the warned area, with 1 to 2 inches already fallen. Rainfall rates of 2 inches in 30 minutes are expected, with up to 1 additional inch possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms may affect small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor-drainage and low-lying areas. Locations that may experience flash flooding include Ocean City, Berlin, Snow Hill, Newark, Ocean Pines, Public Landing, West Ocean City, Girdletree, Stockton, and surrounding locations.
Who This Affects:
- Worcester, MD
What To Do:
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
- Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Be especially cautious at night, when flooding dangers are harder to recognize.
- Report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Why Now: Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The flash flooding threat is radar indicated.
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