Flash Flood — Garrett, Maryland

1996-01-19 · near Oakland, Garrett, Maryland

Wider weather episode

Moderate rains and a melting snow cover (15-25 inches in the Maryland mountains) on saturated soil released an estimated 3.50 to 4.50 inches of runoff into area streams. The runoff also caused major flooding on the Casselman River in Garrett County. The Casselman River flows into the Youghiogheny River, in southwest Pennsylvania and subsequently caused near record flooding downstream on the Youghiogheny River. Damages in the county totaled around $3 million. Seventy-five to 100 homes were damaged, as well as, bridges, roads, and water treatment plants.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5544495. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.