Worcester County

High Winds and Coastal Flooding Expected Tuesday, January 9th

Jan. 9-10, Tuesday morning - Wed. morning - Worcester County is expecting 30-50 MPH winds, with gusts up to 70 MPH, with nuisance flooding along the coast and low-lying areas. Rain and wind will start Tuesday morning and increase throughout the day, with the highest winds and rain around 6 p.m.

Use caution if traveling, bring pets inside, secure outdoor objects like trash bins and outdoor furniture. 

South Point Boat Ramp Closed for Bulkhead Replacement Project

The county boat ramp at South Point, which is located at the end of South Point Road off MD Rt. 611 in Berlin, is closed for rehabilitation work. The boat ramp is tentatively scheduled to reopen March 1, 2024.

This two-month project will include replacing the bulkhead. Project funding is available through Waterway Improvement Grants (WIG) from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County.