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| event_type | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,631,957 |
| episode_id | 2,074,356 |
| begin_utc | 1998-02-04T15:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1998-02-05T06:00:00+00:00 |
| state | MARYLAND |
| cz_type | C |
| cz_name | CAROLINE |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_crops | 0 |
| episode_narrative | The strongest northeaster of the winter brought heavy rain, damaging winds and minor tidal flooding to the southern half of the Maryland Eastern Shore. The strongest winds occurred during the afternoon and evening of the 4th, although gustiness continued through midday on the 5th. The heaviest rain occurred also at about the same time as lighter rain persisted well into the 5th. The combination of the strong winds and heavy rain made it easier for the trees to be knocked down because of the loose ground. Minor tidal flooding started during the afternoon high tide on the 4th and persisted in some areas through the 6th. The combination of the heavy rain, strong winds and higher than normal tides caused the worst problems the afternoon of the 4th with several road closures in each county.In Talbot County, flooding was reported along low lying areas of Neavitt, Oxford, Saint Michaels and Unionville during the afternoon of the 4th. Roadway flooding was also reported in Trappe. A few roads were closed and minor outages were reported because of the downed trees. In Caroline County, along tidal sections of the Choptank River, a couple of roads were closed on the 5th. Minor small stream flooding was reported in Greensboro and Preston. The Marshyhope River also overflowed its banks and caused some minor flooding on hiking and bike trails in Federalsburg. The heavy rain and high winds contributed to the collapse of a warehouse in Federalsburg. About a dozen trees were knocked down by the high winds from around 3 p.m. EST on the 4th into the early morning hours of the 5th. Storm precipitation totals included 2.5 inches in Federalsburg. The heavy rain might have also damaged the 275,000 acres of winter wheat planted across the lower Eastern Shore, especially if precipitation continues above normal for the rest of the winter. |
| year | 1,998 |
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