Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 4:12AM EDT until August 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 1:12am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
FFWLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Garrett County in western Maryland...
* Until 600 AM EDT.
* At 412 AM EDT, Emergency management reports an ongoing water
rescue in the vicinity of the Casselman River and Bittinger Road.
Several homes have also been reported to have flooded basements
between Grantsville and Bittinger. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.5 inches
in 1 hour. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Garrett, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov