Flash Flood — Prince George's, Maryland

2014-08-12 · near Clinton, Prince George's, Maryland

Event narrative

Maryland Emergency Management Agency and FEMA estimated that many roads, bridges, buildings and equipment were damaged or destroyed in Prince George's County during this flash flood event.

Wider weather episode

High pressure resided across the east coast while a warm front was located across the Carolinas. Moist air continued to move into the Mid Atlantic as showers intensified ahead of the warm front. Heavy rain produced flooding in parts of the Washington DC and Baltimore Metro Areas.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (38.7651, -76.8983)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 552911. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.