The NWS has issued a Flood Warning for St. Mary’s County which is in effect until 9:15 PM.
UPDATE: At 3:16 PM EDT, Stream gauges indicated rising river levels due to
heavy rain. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. High
water was reported across several roads by local law enforcement
and the Maryland State Highway Administration.
Some locations that may experience flooding include…
Lexington Park… Leonardtown…
Piney Point… Tall Timbers…
White Point Beach… Saint Clements Bay…
Greenwell State Park… Town Creek…
Saint Marys River… Saint George Island…
California… Hollywood…
Mechanicsville… Charlotte Hall…
Tintop Hill… Redgate…
Compton… Loveville…
Hillville… Oakville…
This includes the following Flood Prone Roads:
Mechanicsville Road at Chaptico Creek…
Adkins Road along The Saint Marys River…
Point Lookout Road near Saint Marys River…
Boothe Farm Lane…
Flat Iron Road along The Saint Marys River…
Goddard Road along The Saint Marys River…
Bethel Church Road at Coffee Hill Run…
Piney Point Road near Johns Creek…
Montgomery Lane…
Davis Road at Luckton Run…
Friendship School Road at Burnt Mill Creek…
Maypole Road along McIntosh Run…
Doctor Johnson Road at Saint Clements Creek…
Western Branch Road…
Indian Bridge Rd near Onion Fields Lane…
Bushwood Road at Tomakokin Creek…
Foley Mattingly Road at Forrest Hall Branch…
Baptist Church Road at Forrest Hall Branch.
The remnants of Zeta along with an upper level low will combine to bring a soaking rain through Friday afternoon.
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
The Flood Watch continues for Portions of DC…Maryland and Virginia, including the following areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Carroll, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles, Frederick MD, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford, Southern Baltimore and St. Marys. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, King George, Northern Fauquier, Orange, Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Southern Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Western Loudoun.
* Through this evening
* Heavy rainfall from Zeta could lead to some flooding of small
streams, creeks, and urban areas. Rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
expected with locally higher amounts possible, especially in the
metro areas.
* Scattered incidents of flooding due to heavy rain are possible.
Clogged drains due to leaf debris may cause additional flooding
concerns, especially in urban areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert
for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding
should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties:
Including the cities of Lexington Park, California,
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby,
and Prince Frederick.
* WHAT…East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE…St. Marys and Calvert Counties.
* WHEN…From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could be blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.