Coastal Flood — Somerset, Maryland

2024-01-09 to 2024-01-10 · Somerset, Maryland

Event narrative

Strong southeast then south winds in advance of intense low pressure and an associated cold front caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.44 feet MLLW on Wednesday, January 10.

Wider weather episode

Strong southeast then south winds in advance of intense low pressure and an associated cold front caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160685. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.