​Low-Lying Areas and Roads Could Be Affected by Tidal Flooding 

(August 19, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is preparing for potential impacts associated with Hurricane Erin. Crews are clearing out drainage inlets and ditches of debris buildup, ensuring generators are in a state of good repair, getting high water signs ready and ensuring chainsaws and chippers are ready for deployment. 

Although the state will not be directly impacted by the storm, there could be some roadway flooding during high tides in regions of the lower Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland due to potential surge associated with the storm. 

The State Highway Administration is Serious about Safety and remind motorists to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Two feet of rapidly moving water can float a bus, and six inches can knock a person off their feet.

Other advice includes:

• avoid downed or damaged power and transmission lines as these could still be live;
• be cognizant of fallen trees, tree limbs and other debris in the roadway; and
• avoid areas where water is running across the road due to flooding.

In addition, high water and wind associated with the approaching storm could result in scattered power outages. The State Highway Administration reminds motorists that if you encounter an intersection where traffic signals are without power or malfunctioning, they should treat all directions of the intersection as a four-way stop condition. 

Residents can report issues on state-maintained roads here. Drivers are encouraged to go to www.chart.maryland.gov​ for the latest real-time traffic information on the state highway system. ​