Coastal Flood — Somerset, Maryland

2024-01-13 · Somerset, Maryland

Event narrative

Strong west to southwest winds behind a cold front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.16 feet MLLW on Saturday, January 13.

Wider weather episode

Strong west to southwest winds behind a cold front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160746. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.