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Flood Warning Issued for Garrett and Parts of Mineral and Grant Counties

February 3rd, 2022 by WCBC Radio

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS POSTED A FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia,
  including the following counties: in western Maryland, Garrett. In
  eastern West Virginia, Grant and Mineral.

* WHEN...Until 700 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1027 PM EST, Rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will
    cause flooding. Between 1.0 and 1.5 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 0.75 inches are
    possible in the warned area.