Maryland Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 15:51

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:51PM EDT until July 18 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 651 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain with multiple reports of flooded roadways and high water in Easton. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Easton, Denton, St. Michaels, Matthews, Cordova, Tanyard, Griffin, Harmony and Copperville.
Instruction: 
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Caroline, MD; Talbot, MD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mount Holly NJ