The combination of a decaying low pressure system in eastern Virginia and convergence along bay breeze fronts caused thunderstorms with torrential downpours to form on the Eastern Shore. Flash flooding occurred in parts of Talbot, Queen Anne's and Caroline Counties where Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 6 to 8 inches.

Flash Flood in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 26-AUG-12 13:00:00 to 26-AUG-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding in western Caroline County. Doppler Radar storm total estimates were around 8 inches.

Flash Flood in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 26-AUG-12 13:45:00 to 26-AUG-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTHEWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding in and around Easton. About 16 roadways in and out of Easton were flooded and closed including U.S. Route 50. Water rescues were performed on Washington Street and Elliot Road. Most roadways were able to reopen by 10 p.m. EDT that evening. The Talbot Town Shopping Center suffered flood damage as some businesses had two feet of water within them.  The Talbot County Visual Arts Center in Easton was closed because of flood damage. In Cordova, vehicles were abandoned and rescues were performed. Maryland State Route 333 was flooded in Oxford. There were 70 flood related calls in Talbot County. Two roadways were washed out and two small bridges were also flooded. Rainfall totals included 7.37 inches in Easton.

Flash Flood in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 26-AUG-12 16:15:00 to 26-AUG-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKIPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding in and around Saint Michaels.  Vehicles were abandoned and rescues were performed. Event precipitation totals included 6.10 inches in Saint Michaels.

Flash Flood in QUEEN ANNE'S, MARYLAND
From 26-AUG-12 14:45:00 to 26-AUG-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYANTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding in southern Queen Anne's County. Doppler Radar storm total estimates were around 6 inches.

Flash Flood in QUEEN ANNE'S, MARYLAND
From 26-AUG-12 14:45:00 to 26-AUG-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMICHAEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused small stream and poor drainage flash flooding in central Queen Anne's County. Doppler Radar storm total estimates were around 5 inches. Storm total rainfall included 5.46 inches in Queenstown.

Flash Flood in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 26-AUG-12 17:45:00 to 26-AUG-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused small stream and drainage flash flooding in northern Caroline County. Doppler Radar storm total estimates were around 7 inches. Event precipitation totals included 5.30 inches in Denton.