Flood Watch issued August 16 at 2:31AM EDT until August 16 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

  • WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Central and Eastern Allegany and Extreme Western Allegany and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, Western Grant and Western Mineral. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon EDT today. Additional thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible late this afternoon and evening. * 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... - A cluster of thunderstorms producing very heavy rain is approaching the area from southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia. These thunderstorms have been producing rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches per hour. These storms may affect parts of the area this morning, resulting in similar rainfall amounts and a risk for flash flooding. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

What to do: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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