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weather NWS severe Somerset, MD; Wicomico, MD; Worcester, MD July 22, 2026 at 4:29 AM

Flash Flood Warning

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The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Somerset County in southeastern Maryland... Wicomico County in southeastern Maryland... Worcester County in southeastern Maryland...

* Until 330 AM EDT.

* At 1229 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are p

Flooding in Somerset, MD; Wicomico, MD; Worcester, MD can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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