Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 9:28AM EDT until August 12 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:28am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Garrett County.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible
through tonight in western Maryland. While most locations
will generally see less than 2 inches of rainfall, isolated
locations could see up to 2 to 4 inches. This could lead to
additional flash flooding given elevated stream levels from
prior heavy rain.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov