Flood Watch: Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett

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Flood Watch — Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following areas, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, with the first round starting around or shortly before daybreak, and the final round ending late Sunday evening. A widespread 1-2 inches of rain is expected, with localized totals of 2-4 inches possible where heavier thunderstorms move through. Given saturated soils after recent rainfall, some instances of flash flooding may occur. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information