Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 3:41PM EDT until July 27 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
counties, Somerset and Worcester and southeast Virginia, including
the following county, Accomack.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pocomoke City, Marion Station, West Pocomoke, Rehobeth,
Shelltown and Kingston.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Somerset, MD; Worcester, MD; Accomack, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: