The Tide crest at Annapolis was 3.56 MLLW late Friday. Moderate coastal flooding occurred due to the storm surge from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto. In Charles County, mandatory evacuations were ordered due to the flooding, with many roads flooded. Piers and bulkheads were also damaged along the western shore of the Chesapeake. Tide crest was 4.45 MLLW in the upper Tidal Patuxent River late Friday.

Storm Surge/Tide in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 14:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 13:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 19:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 165K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto caused downed trees, powerlines, and subsequent power outages in Calvert County. The most extensive damage occurred closer to the Chesapeake Bay, in the communities of Cove Point and Solomons Island.

Strong Wind in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 11:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 45 EG
Property damage: 120K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Storm Surge/Tide in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 20:00:00 to 02-SEP-06 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm Surge/Tide in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 17:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 23:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 11:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 21:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 3.3M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Catastrophic damages were sustained in extreme Lower Southern Maryland from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Most of the damages were caused by the high winds, although damages were also sustained due to extensive storm surge flooding of coastal areas. High winds persisted for much of the day and evening in Lower Southern Maryland due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto moving through the Mid Atlantic. Wind gusts as high as 60 mph were reported in St. Mary's County. Wind gusts as high as 70 mph were reported from the public, however these winds were not able to be substantiated.  These winds, coupled with heavy rains, caused extensive tree and powerline damage around the county. The most extensive damages occurred along Murray Road in the town of Ridge. The damages to trees and powerlines were explained by local residents as more extensive than during Hurricane Isabel in 2003. St. Mary's County Government reported total cost of direct weather related damages, including the added cost of manpower to respond to damages and debris removal, at $4.4 million. The damage cost reported in Storm Data is estimated at $3.30 million for St. Mary's County for damages to private and public property and restoring power systems. The Storm Data estimate does not include the costs of manpower and debris removal. High winds also occurred in Calvert County, with downed trees, powerlines, and subsequent power outages. The most extensive damages in Calvert County occurred close to the Chesapeake Bay, in the communities of Cove Point and Solomons Island.

Heavy Rain in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 11:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rainfall between 7 to 10 inches occurred in St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert counties. The heaviest rain totals of near 10 inches were reported in southeast St. Mary's County. The heavy rains contributed to the extensive downed trees and powerlines across Lower Southern Maryland.

Storm Surge/Tide in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 17:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 21:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 11:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rainfall between 7 to 10 inches occurred in St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert counties. The heaviest rain totals of near 10 inches were reported in southeast St. Mary's County. The heavy rains contributed to the extensive downed trees and powerlines across Lower Southern Maryland.

Heavy Rain in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 11:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rainfall between 7 to 10 inches occurred in St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert counties. The heaviest rain totals of near 10 inches were reported in southeast St. Mary's County. The heavy rains contributed to the extensive downed trees and powerlines across Lower Southern Maryland.

Strong Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-06 11:00:00 to 01-SEP-06 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto did not affect Charles County quite as severely as neighboring Calvert and St. Mary's Counties. However, gusty winds up to 50 mph still caused a few downed trees and powerlines, and isolated power outages. The reason for the downed trees was due to a combination of heavy rainfall, which acts to weaken the roots of the trees, combined with the strong winds up to 45 mph. 32 houses received damages from falling trees. In Anne Arundel County, a few trees were downed due to strong winds gusting as high as 45 mph.