Flood Warning issued May 13 at 6:50PM EDT until May 13 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…A portion of western Maryland, including the following
county, Allegany.

* WHEN…Until 1115 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 650 PM EDT, Emergency management reported widespread flash
flooding in Westernport, Luke, and Barton. Between 2.5 and 5
inches of rain have fallen. The water level on Georges Creek
at Westernport has surpassed major flood stage of 12 feet and
appears to be cresting. At this level, numerous buildings and
roads in the town of Westernport and points upstream are
flooded; water reaches both railroad bridges upstream of
Westernport, as well as multiple bridges in Westernport.
Additional rainfall may exacerbate the flooding that is
already occurring.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Westernport… Lonaconing…
Piedmont… Barton…
Franklin… Luke…
Dogwood Flats… Reynolds…
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information