May 20th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…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, Western Grant and Western Mineral.

* WHEN…From late tonight through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Increased potential for flooding given saturated soils from last week's major flooding event. The heaviest rains likely fall during Wednesday afternoon and evening. Total amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible, 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.