Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 12:19PM EDT until May 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
Several days of soaking rains have led to streams and creeks
running high. Another round of moderate to locally heavy rain
tonight could push these creeks out of their banks.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western
Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas,
Western Grant, Western Mineral and Western Pendleton.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move over the area
in the predawn hours on Wednesday and drift southeast through
the day. Repeated rounds are possible, with localized
rainfall totals nearing 1 to 3 inches. Given days of soaking
rains and creeks and streams running high, this could result
in flooding.
- Please visit 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:
Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Grant; Western Mineral; Western Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov