Flood Watch: Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 9:13PM EDT until August 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
- 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
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 09:15:00 GMT.
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