Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 9:13PM EDT until August 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected on
Sunday, with the first round starting around or shortly
before daybreak, and the final round ending late Sunday
evening. A widespread 1-2 inches of rain is expected, with
localized totals of 2-4 inches possible where heavier
thunderstorms move through. Given saturated soils after
recent rainfall, some instances of flash flooding may occur.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov