Flood Watch (1/31/25)

A Flood Watch remains in effect from 4 am to 5 pm Friday, January 31, 2025 for the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Garrett.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON…

• WHAT…Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.
• WHERE…Portions of western Maryland, including the following area, Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following area, Western Grant.
• WHEN…Through this afternoon.
• IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • Heavy rainfall on top of residual snowpack will lead to increased runoff concerns. 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected across the watch area today. The combination of one to two inches of rain combined with 2 to 5 inches of snow water liquid equivalent from remaining snowpack on the ground will lead to flooding concerns.
  • Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.
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A Flood Watch is now in effect from 4 am to 8 pm Friday, January 31, 2025 for the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

VIRGINIA: western Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Pendleton.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…

• WHAT…Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.
• WHERE…Portions of western Virginia, including the following area, Western Highland and eastern West Virginia, including the following area, Western Pendleton.

WHEN…Through this evening.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

• Heavy rainfall on top of residual snowpack will lead to increased runoff concerns. 1 to 2 inches of rain, locally nearing 3 inches in a few spots, is expected across the watch area today. The combination of the drenching rain combined with 2 to 4 inches of snow water liquid equivalent from remaining snowpack on the ground will lead to flooding concerns.
• Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.