Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 5:22PM EDT until August 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Garrett County, Maryland.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected. 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