Coastal Flood — Somerset, Maryland

2022-12-23 · Somerset, Maryland

Event narrative

Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.80 feet MLLW at 112 pm on Friday, December 23.

Wider weather episode

Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused moderate to major (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1069878. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.