Maryland, 2018

Flood in Maryland, January 13 to 15, 2018

January 13 to 15, 2018 · NWS LWX · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A partial ice blockage occurred on Conococheague Creek, forcing water backup flooding for a few days until enough water could move through.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

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A partial ice blockage occurred on Conococheague Creek, forcing water backup flooding for a few days until enough water could move through.

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1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Washington

When
January 13, 6:00 PM EST to January 15, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Washington County, 1.24 mi NW of Kemps to 1.12 mi NW of Kemps
Cause
Ice Jam
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
39.632, -77.837

Emergency Management reported flooding on Conococheague Creek near Kemps Mill and Snug Harbor Lane. Water and ice forced the closure of Snug Harbor Lane for approximately two days, from Saturday evening until Monday evening. Water levels decreased enough by Monday evening to allow locals to clear the ice from the road and make it passable again.

What these are

Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 733759.