Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
635 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

MDC019-010030-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FA.Y.0083.250731T2235Z-250801T0030Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dorchester MD-
635 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Maryland, including the following
  county, Dorchester.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 635 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 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...
    Cambridge, Secretary, Vienna, University Of Maryland Center
    For Environmental Studies, East New Market, Church Creek,
    Bucktown, Linkwood, Andrews, Woolford, Lloyds and Madison.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 7616 3857 7607 3859 7599 3863 7598
      3859 7581 3842 7583 3835 7597 3837 7600
      3837 7601 3828 7609 3848 7625 3853 7623
      3851 7621 3856 7621 3855 7622 3863 7618


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