April 3rd, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for portions of western Maryland, including the following counties, Allegany and Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following counties, Grant and Mineral until 100PM Wednesday.

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

At 623 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.

Some locations that will experience flooding include…

    Cumberland…                      Frostburg…
    Keyser…                          Mountain Lake Park…
    Oakland…                         Westernport…
    Bel Air…                         Paw Paw…
    Bayard…                          Bittinger…
    La Vale…                         Fort Ashby…
    Lonaconing…                      Piedmont…
    Grantsville…                     Loch Lynn Heights…
    Friendsville…                    Deer Park…
    Accident…                        Elk Garden…

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.