Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 4:51AM EDT until August 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:51am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:00am
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...Through this 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,
with the first round starting around or shortly before
daybreak, and the final round ending by late this evening. A
widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected, with localized
totals of 3 to 5 inches possible where heavier thunderstorms
move through. Given saturated soils after recent rainfall,
some instances of flash flooding may occur. Considerable
flash flooding is possible if the heaviest rainfall amounts
occur over areas that saw the heaviest rain recently.
- 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