Flash Flood — Worcester, Maryland

2023-07-16 · near Ocean Pines, Worcester, Maryland

Event narrative

Various instances of street flooding were reported within the city of Ocean City. Water was up to one foot deep in spots.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms in advance of a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128615. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.