Flood Watch in District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED5/21/2025 3:20:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: SevereCertainty: Possible
5/21/2025 3:20:00 AM until 5/21/2025 11:30:00 AM
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.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme
Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia,
including the following areas, Eastern Mineral, Western Grant and
Western Mineral.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is increased potential for flooding given saturated
soils from last week's major flooding event. The heaviest
rains will likely fall during Wednesday afternoon and
evening. Total amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible, with
locally up to 4 inches if the worst case scenario unfolds.
- Please visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and
preparedness information.