Annapolis Flood Was 4th-Worst In City's Recorded History: National Weather Service - Patch.com

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — This weekend's flood was the fourth-worst in Annapolis' recorded history, preliminary data from the National Weather Service suggest.

The tide rolled in Thursday morning. It peaked at 4.9 feet above normal Friday around 11:24 p.m. The water then receded Sunday afternoon and evening.

The highest tide ever was 7.16 feet. That came during Tropical Storm Isabel on Sept. 19, 2003.

The Chesapeake Hurricane brought the second-worst flood of 6.17 feet on Aug. 23, 1933. Hurricane Connie's 4.98 feet of inundation on Aug. 13, 1955 were the third-most in city history.

Friday's 1.24 inches of rain added to the flooding, but the hefty wind was an even larger factor. The U.S. Naval Academy Weather Station recorded a top gust of 47 mph Friday at 2:40 p.m.

Shady Side reported the strongest breeze in Anne Arundel County. The town's wind maxed out at 55 mph Friday at 9:59 a.m.

To check all the flooding statistics, click this link. Daily rainfall totals are posted here. The local breeze tracker is viewable on this webpage.

Effects In Anne Arundel

The storm disrupted schools, commutes and businesses throughout the area.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools canceled all Friday classes. Leaders worried about poor road conditions.

Sustained winds forced the Maryland Transportation Authority to temporarily place the Chesapeake Bay Bridge under full wind restrictions Friday afternoon. That meant crossing was only allowed for automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses and heavy-laden tractor-trailers.

The agency canceled two-way operations on the bridge Friday. That opened the possibility for eastbound traffic during the evening commute.

The Annapolis Police Department closed these roadways, which have since reopened, during the storm:

  • Dock Street
  • Compromise Street
  • The Spa Creek Bridge
  • Randall Street
  • Green Street
  • Chester Avenue at 5th Street
  • Memorial Circle

The flooding disrupted several Anne Arundel County businesses.

The water overcame roads in Shady Side. That prevented Driftwood Diner from opening on Friday.

In Riva, the floods reached the top of the pier at Mike's Bar & Crab House. The Annapolis Yacht Club also saw its dock and parking lot inundated.

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