DORCHESTER; WICOMICO; SOMERSET; ACCOMACK — * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Flooding in Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Accomack 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS