May 21st, 2025 by WCBC Radio

National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch through from 5 AM Wednesday through late Wednesday night.

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, Western Grant and Western Mineral. creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,night. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
There is increased potential for flooding given saturated soils from last week's major flooding event. The heaviest rains will likely fall during Wednesday afternoon and evening. Total amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible, with locally up to 4 inches if the worst case scenario unfolds.

Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.