Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 6:05PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme
Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia,
including the following areas, Eastern Mineral and Western Mineral.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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
continuing through this 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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