Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 1:21AM EDT until August 11 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 10:21pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
FFWLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Garrett County in western Maryland...
* Until 415 AM EDT.
* At 121 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 to 1.5 inches
in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bittinger... Grantsville...
Friendsville... Accident...
Jennings... Keysers Ridge...
New Germany... Mineral Spring...
Merrill... Selbysport...
Piney Grove...
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Garrett, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov