Wicomico storm history

Lightning strike caused a fire to a barn. Also, a 20 year old man was struck and killed by lightning.

Strong northeast winds between coastal low pressure offshore and high pressure over eastern Canada resulted in an extended period of coastal flooding. The gauge at Bishop's Head measured major coastal flooding at 4.42 ft MLLW at 7:36 PM EDT October 30th. The gauge also recorded m…

South and southwesterly winds developed ahead of a strong cold front. Winds became westerly behind the front, allowing water trapped in the middle Chesapeake Bay to flood portions of the Maryland Eastern Shore. The gauge at Bishop's Head recorded 3.74 ft MLLW at 9:36 PM EDT on Oc…

A coastal low lingering off the Southeast coast on October 12 resulted in a prolonged period of elevated northeast to north winds across the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters. This led to moderate coastal flooding across Wicomico County on October 12. Bishops Head reached 3.75 ft…

Hurricane Erin passed well offshore and combined with high pressure to the north, resulting in a period of strong onshore winds and coastal flooding across the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. Bishop's Head reached moderate tidal flooding thresholds four times, 3.71 feet MLLW 10:48 …

Broadcast media shared a video showing flooded roads on Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury. Vehicles were driving through water estimated to be around ten inches deep.

A prolonged heatwave impacted Wicomico over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 degrees and dew points in the mid to upper 70s we…

Gusty southerly winds developed ahead of a line of storms in Wicomico. Winds frequently gusted between 35 and 45 miles per hour. The Salisbury ASOS measured a peak gust to 60 miles per hour (52 knots) ahead of a line of storms at 4:24 PM EST.

Snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county. A public report of 6 inches was received from 1 SE of Wicomico, MD.

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 6 to 8 inches across Wicomico County. A snowfall total of 8 inches was reported in Delmar. The CoCoRaHs observer noted that a large pine tree branch broke off of a tree due to the weight of the snow. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a p…

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 6 to 10 inches across Wicomico County. A snowfall total of 9.6 inches was reported in Delmar. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with light freezing rain occurring. A trace of freezing rain was reported at the Salisbury Wicomico Airport ASOS.

An area of low pressure moved across the Outer Banks and out to sea on the night of November 14 into November 15. Winds became northwest as the low moved offshore on November 15, pushing water into the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay. This resulted in moderate coastal flooding…

Multiple trees and power lines were downed from Fruitland to Salisbury, including some trees on tops of homes.

Multiple trees were downed across the county with two trees downed on a house on Shelburne Way in Salisbury.

Multiple trees were downed in the Parkhurst Manor neighborhood of Salisbury. A few trees were also downed on homes.

Street flooding was reported in a few locations in the city of Salisbury, including the intersection of Cypress Street and Ocean Gateway.

Sporadic damage occurred between Hebron and northern Salisbury with a few trees downed.

Tree was downed across the intersection of Merritt Mill Road and Old Ocean City Road just east of Salisbury.

Power lines were downed on a road in Parsonsburg.

Broadcast meteorologist reported estimated winds between 55 and 65 mph across north Salisbury.

Snowfall totals generally ranged from one to two inches across the county. A snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported 0.3 miles (ESE) from Delmar.

Snowfall totals were generally around one inch across the county. A snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported 0.3 miles (ESE) from Delmar.

Two light poles were downed in the parking lot near Ollies on Tilghman Road in Salisbury.

Power lines were downed on Shavox Road just northeast of SBY.

Tree was downed on a house on West Main Street in Fruitland.

Tree was downed on house on Allen Road in Fruitland.

A few roads were flooded around Salisbury.

Rainfall total of 3.69 inches was reported at (1.8 ENE) Fruitland. Rainfall total of 3.44 inches was reported at (2.1 SSE) Salisbury. Rainfall total of 3.38 inches was reported at (1.6 WNW) Parsonsburg.

Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…

Quarter size hail was reported near Hebron.

Tree limbs were downed and the top of a chimney collapsed at a residence.

Old growth trees in the 50 to 75 year old range were snapped and uprooted at a residence.

Outbuildings were damaged at University of Maryland Farm. Trees were snapped along the lane leading to the farm. There was substantial tree damage along the Quantico Creek bank.

Multiple trees were snapped at Wildwood Lavender Farm.

Large trees were uprooted at a residence.

Multiple trees and a power line were downed.

Large tree was uprooted near Hebron.

Large tree was downed along Bridge Street in Mardela Springs.

East Naylor Mill Road near Route 13 was flooded, causing two cars to become stranded.

Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of Rockawalkin Road and Warrenton Avenue.

Rainfall total of 2.20 inches was reported in Fruitland.

Tree was downed.

Power pole was downed and sparking on Allen Road.

Several large tree limbs were downed along Ward Road just east of Route 13.

Quarter size hail was reported.

Multiple trees fell down in Salisbury.

Flash flooding was reported on Brittingham and Hammond Streets just northeast of Salisbury.

Vehicle was stuck in high water east of Downtown Salisbury.

Car was stuck in high water in the 1900 Block of Salisbury Boulevard.