Flood Watch issued February 15 at 5:40PM EST until February 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snowmelt is
possible.

* WHERE…Portions of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett and eastern West
Virginia, including the following area, Western Mineral.

* WHEN…From midnight EST tonight through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– The combination of 1 to 2 inches of rain, saturated ground,
and the melting of recent snow pack may result in flooding
tonight through Sunday.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.

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