The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Wicomico County in southeastern Maryland...
North Central Worcester County in southeastern Maryland...
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.75
inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Salisbury, Delmar, Parsonsburg, Newark, Pittsville, Willards,
Salisbury-Wicomico, Melson, Powellville, Chesapeake Heights and
Whaleyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED;
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.25-0.75 INCHES IN 30 MINUTES
