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1 active alert for Dorchester County, Maryland right now: a Coastal Flood Statement.
9 in the last 30 days 9 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Coastal Flood Statement Get alerts on your phone →
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Area: Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
What it means: An update or heads-up about conditions that do not reach advisory level.
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Last 30 days
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 6, 1:34 PM | 1:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 6, 10:26 AM | 1:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 6, 6:46 AM | 1:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 6, 4:51 AM | 1:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 4, 12:58 AM | Sep 4, 2:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 4, 12:15 AM | Sep 4, 1:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 3, 8:41 PM | Sep 4, 2:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 3, 3:47 PM | Sep 4, 12:00 AM | Wakefield VA |
Pattern
Every alert that named Dorchester County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.
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A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
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