Hollywood, MD – Shortly after noon, Wednesday, Sept. 28 the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles counties. If you reside in a flood-prone area, take the necessary precautions to protect your home, vehicle and other items. The flash flood watch is in effect from 6 p.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Friday.
A powerful low pressure system over the Midwest will bring periods of heavy rain to the area tonight through Thursday night. Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with localized spots potentially getting up to a foot of rain. High potential exists for flooding of small streams… as well as urban areas. Additionally there is a potential for the hardest hit locations to see severe flooding and flash flooding.
Precautionary/preparedness actions
These next few days will be a dangerous time, requiring more than the usual awareness… planning and preparations. If you are near streams or drainage ditches… keep an eye on them and be ready to quickly seek higher ground. Water may rise rapidly. Clear out storm drains. Those prone to basement flooding should prepare. Communities prone to flooding should prepare. Continue to check in on the forecast for updates. Warnings will be issued for areas where flooding is imminent. Ensure you get warnings from the national weather service through your mobile phone and or NOAA weather radio. Be prepared to take action if a warning is issued for where you are or if flooding is observed. Ensure your kids don’t play near flood waters. Remember if you come across water crossing a road, turn around don’t drown!
Calvert County officials encourage preparedness, distribute sandbags
State Highway Administration prepared for high water
Charles plans sandbag distribution
Previous story posted Wednesday morning, Sept. 28
Hollywood, MD – The National Weather Service has a flood warning in effect for the Southern Maryland region until 1:15 p.m. this afternoon. Rain will cause flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Motorists should be especially cautious and slow down. Hydroplaning–as evidenced in the video of Three Notch Road in Hollywood–can be dangerous.