Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 9:23AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 6:23am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
A slow-moving front will interact with a very humid airmass in
place to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon and evening.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, and Mineral
County in West Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon today through 2 AM EDT late 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...
- High humidity coupled with a slow-moving front is expected to
result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon and evening. Localized rainfall rates of up to 2
inches per hour, with isolated totals of 3 to 6 inches are
possible.
- 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:
Extreme Western Allegany; Central and Eastern Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Mineral; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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