# Flood Watch: Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-09-12 12:57 ingested 2026-09-13 02:50

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

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Flood Watch — Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western
Garrett.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected at times through this
evening. Given the humid airmass in place, there is the potential
for up to 2 inches of rain in an hour, with localized totals of
up to 5 inches possible. This would result in rapid rises of
water on small streams and creeks and in low-lying areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.