Active AlertsKeysers Ridge, MD

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 5:40 AM May. 27

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Full details

Flood Watch

Issued at Wed 3:46 AM May. 27

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Western Grant, Western Mineral and Western Pendleton.
When: Through this afternoon.
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: - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the area this morning into the early afternoon. Some thunderstorms will produce heavy rain. Localized rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible. Given days of soaking rains and creeks and streams running high, this could result in flooding. - Please visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

Recommended Action

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.

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