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Eventdex · Heavy Rain

PRINCE GEORGE'S

5718990

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event_typeHeavy Rain
ncei_event_id5,718,990
episode_id2,412,526
begin_utc1999-08-25T17:00:00+00:00
end_utc1999-08-25T17:00:00+00:00
stateMARYLAND
cz_typeC
cz_namePRINCE GEORGE'S
deaths_direct0
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct0
injuries_indirect0
wfo_sourceAWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
episode_narrativeShowers producing very heavy rain moved very slowly very slowly across South Central Maryland during the afternoon. The deluge caused several streets and creeks to become rapidly flowing rivers. Rainfall totals in Charles County ranged from around 2.0 inches on the west side of Waldorf to 5.7 inches about 5 miles east of town. Several portions of Action Lane near the Mattawoman Creek were closed due to high water. The Lynnbrook subdivision in Waldorf had several homes surrounded and flooded by water, and some residents had to be rescued by firefighters. Over $100,000 damage was reported in the neighborhood. Hamilton Drive had water flowing over it like a waterfall. One car caught in the rapidly rising water was submerged up its windows. A work vehicle valued over $40,000 was totalled after being overcome by quickly rising water up to the steering wheel. Near the intersection of Acton Lane and Highway 301 in Waldorf, water became so deep a hotel had to be evacuated. The northern and central portions of St. Mary's County also reported flooding. Morganza reported a rainfall total of 5.13 inches, Leonardtown received 7.7 inches, Hollywood received up to 7.2 inches, Tall Timbers received 2.45 inches, and Scotland in the extreme southern part of the county reported 1.7 inches. Several creeks and small streams were out of their banks, and roads in low lying areas were covered by water. An earth wall along Washington Street in Leonardtown collapsed and the water level of Town Run rose 8 feet. Nearly 20 county roads were covered by 4 to 6 inches of water and debris. Route 243 was blocked by floodwaters. Limbs and other debris were washed into the Highway 5 and Route 4 intersection. County road crews were out until the following morning clearing debris and making repairs. Trees were also downed across Millstone Landing Road in California and Joy Chapel Road in Hollywood. Rainfall amounts over 3 inches were common in Prince Georges County as well, temporarily flooding some city streets and creeks. Wet pavement was a contributing factor in a fatal accident near Brandywine. A 16 year old girl was killed when her car went out of control and collided with two other cars.
event_narrativeOver 3 inches of rain in many areas
year1,999

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