Heavy rain and a tornado devastated parts of St. Mary’s County leaving it in a state of emergency until Tuesday. News4’s Tracee Wilkins reports from Chaptico.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government on Thursday to help communities in three counties hit by Tropical Storm Isaias last month.
If granted, it would provide financial help to Calvert, Dorchester and St. Mary’s counties and state agencies for repairs to public infrastructure. It also would reimburse for measures taken to prepare for and respond to last month’s storm.
Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary's County, Maryland
“Rapidly deteriorating conditions are making most roadways in St. Marys impassable and dangerous. Please stay off the roads.” – Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary’s County, Maryland
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Incredible damage from a possible tornado south of Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County, captured by New4’s chopper.
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The tree line of Rock Creek Park is seen under heavy rain as Tropical Storm Isaias hits the Washington, DC area on August 4, 2020.
Southern Maryland Weather and News
Tree damage incurred in Leonardtown, Maryland, after a tornado passed through during Hurricane Isaias. @SOMDWxNews
Southern Maryland Weather and News
Tree damage incurred in Leonardtown, Maryland, after a tornado passed through during Hurricane Isaias. @SOMDWxNews
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News4’s Lauryn Rickets reporting live from the flooded streets of Alexandria, Virginia.
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The tree line of Rock Creek Park is seen from Woodley Park under heavy rain as Tropical Storm Isaias hits the Washington, DC area on August 4, 2020.
Southern Maryland Weather and News
Tree damage incurred in Leonardtown, Maryland, after a tornado passed through during Hurricane Isaias. @SOMDWxNews
Southern Maryland Weather and News
Tree damage incurred in Leonardtown, Maryland, after a tornado passed through during Hurricane Isaias. @SOMDWxNews
Live from Clinton, MD. ” Storm Drain still flooding over the last month after multiple calls to PG Cty DPW”
the Stafford County Sheriff's Office
“Harrell Road is closed due to high water. Earlier this morning, deputies responded to this vehicle which was stranded in the high water.” the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office
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Backyard flooding in Leonardtown, Maryland
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Backyard flooding in Leonardtown, Maryland
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Breezy Point incurred damage after a tornado passed through Calvert County, Maryland.
Photo by Connie Gott
Breezy Point incurred damage after a tornado passed through Calvert County, Maryland.
Photo by Connie Gott
Breezy Point incurred damage after a tornado passed through Calvert County, Maryland.
Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary's County, Maryland
“Rapidly deteriorating conditions are making most roadways in St. Marys impassable and dangerous. Please stay off the roads.” – Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary's County, Maryland
“Rapidly deteriorating conditions are making most roadways in St. Marys impassable and dangerous. Please stay off the roads.” – Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary's County, Maryland
“Rapidly deteriorating conditions are making most roadways in St. Marys impassable and dangerous. Please stay off the roads.” – Sheriff Tim Cameron, St. Mary’s County, Maryland
WRC-TV
Incredible damage from a possible tornado south of Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County, captured by New4’s chopper.
The governor is asking for 100% reimbursement of eligible response and recovery efforts, rather than the typical cost share, due to the economic conditions in Maryland as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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“Tropical Storm Isaias caused significant damage in much of Maryland, especially in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore,” Hogan said in a statement. “Federal funding will help state and local agencies recover from the impacts of the storm. These funds are especially important because the COVID-19 pandemic has had drastic impacts to local and state budgets.”
