Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 4:51PM EDT until September 12 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
FFWLWX
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Western Garrett County in western Maryland...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 451 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding at US
Route 50 near Snyder. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Redhouse and Crellin.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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