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2018 [KLWX] BALTIMORE_MD/_WASHINGTON_DC Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 12

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Storm Based Warning History

938 
WGUS51 KLWX 160040
FFWLWX
MDC021-160345-
/O.NEW.KLWX.FF.W.0012.180516T0040Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
840 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR FREDERICK COUNTY INCLUDING THE CITY 
OF FREDERICK AND BRADDOCK HEIGHTS...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Frederick County in north central Maryland...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 838 PM EDT, emergency management officials reported severe 
  flooding with multiple water rescues across the area. Up to three 
  inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is already 
  occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for FREDERICK AND BRADDOCK 
HEIGHTS. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that may experience flooding include...
  Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Braddock Heights,
  Clover Hill, Discovery-Spring Garden, Linganore-Bartonsville,
  Clifton and Middletown In Frederick Md.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

RCM
500 
WGUS71 KLWX 160107
FFSLWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
907 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

MDC021-160345-
/O.CON.KLWX.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Frederick MD-
907 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF FREDERICK AND 
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT FOR
CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND...

At 904 PM EDT, emergency management reported widespread flash 
flooding in and near Frederick with numerous water rescues, water 
inside buildings, and many roads flooded. Up to six inches of rain 
have fallen and more heavy rain is moving back into Frederick over 
the next hour. Flash flooding is already occurring and may continue 
to worsen!

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the city of Frederick and 
Braddock Heights! This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK 
HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Braddock Heights,
Clover Hill, Discovery-Spring Garden, Linganore-Bartonsville, Clifton
and Middletown In Frederick Md.

This includes the following streams and drainages...Israel Creek...
Catoctin Creek...Ballenger Creek...Monocacy River...Cone Branch...
Little Tuscarora Creek...Carroll Creek and Long Branch.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

JE
707 
WGUS71 KLWX 160310
FFSLWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1110 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

MDC021-160345-
/O.CON.KLWX.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Frederick MD-
1110 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT FOR
CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND...

At 1109 PM EDT, flooding continued in the city of Frederick and 
nearby areas. This flooding will continue through much of the night, 
and a flood warning has already been issued. This Flash Flood 
Warning will be cancelled shortly, as the worst life-threatening 
flooding has now ended.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Braddock Heights,
Clover Hill, Discovery-Spring Garden, Linganore-Bartonsville, Clifton
and Middletown In Frederick Md.

This includes the following streams and drainages...Israel Creek...
Catoctin Creek...Ballenger Creek...Monocacy River...Cone Branch...
Little Tuscarora Creek...Carroll Creek and Long Branch.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

JE
889 
WGUS71 KLWX 160331
FFSLWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1131 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

MDC021-160340-
/O.CAN.KLWX.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Frederick MD-
1131 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH
CENTRAL MARYLAND IS CANCELLED...

The threat of rapid life-threatening flooding has ended, but the 
flood threat continues and remains significant. A flood warning has 
been issued to replace the flash flood warning.

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

JE
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938 
WGUS51 KLWX 160040
FFWLWX
MDC021-160345-
/O.NEW.KLWX.FF.W.0012.180516T0040Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
840 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR FREDERICK COUNTY INCLUDING THE CITY 
OF FREDERICK AND BRADDOCK HEIGHTS...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Frederick County in north central Maryland...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 838 PM EDT, emergency management officials reported severe 
  flooding with multiple water rescues across the area. Up to three 
  inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is already 
  occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for FREDERICK AND BRADDOCK 
HEIGHTS. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that may experience flooding include...
  Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Braddock Heights,
  Clover Hill, Discovery-Spring Garden, Linganore-Bartonsville,
  Clifton and Middletown In Frederick Md.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

RCM
Permalink to 201805160107-KLWX-WGUS71-FFSLWX
500 
WGUS71 KLWX 160107
FFSLWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
907 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

MDC021-160345-
/O.CON.KLWX.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Frederick MD-
907 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF FREDERICK AND 
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT FOR
CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND...

At 904 PM EDT, emergency management reported widespread flash 
flooding in and near Frederick with numerous water rescues, water 
inside buildings, and many roads flooded. Up to six inches of rain 
have fallen and more heavy rain is moving back into Frederick over 
the next hour. Flash flooding is already occurring and may continue 
to worsen!

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the city of Frederick and 
Braddock Heights! This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK 
HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Braddock Heights,
Clover Hill, Discovery-Spring Garden, Linganore-Bartonsville, Clifton
and Middletown In Frederick Md.

This includes the following streams and drainages...Israel Creek...
Catoctin Creek...Ballenger Creek...Monocacy River...Cone Branch...
Little Tuscarora Creek...Carroll Creek and Long Branch.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

JE
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707 
WGUS71 KLWX 160310
FFSLWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1110 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

MDC021-160345-
/O.CON.KLWX.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Frederick MD-
1110 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT FOR
CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND...

At 1109 PM EDT, flooding continued in the city of Frederick and 
nearby areas. This flooding will continue through much of the night, 
and a flood warning has already been issued. This Flash Flood 
Warning will be cancelled shortly, as the worst life-threatening 
flooding has now ended.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Braddock Heights,
Clover Hill, Discovery-Spring Garden, Linganore-Bartonsville, Clifton
and Middletown In Frederick Md.

This includes the following streams and drainages...Israel Creek...
Catoctin Creek...Ballenger Creek...Monocacy River...Cone Branch...
Little Tuscarora Creek...Carroll Creek and Long Branch.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

JE
Permalink to 201805160331-KLWX-WGUS71-FFSLWX
889 
WGUS71 KLWX 160331
FFSLWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1131 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

MDC021-160340-
/O.CAN.KLWX.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180516T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Frederick MD-
1131 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH
CENTRAL MARYLAND IS CANCELLED...

The threat of rapid life-threatening flooding has ended, but the 
flood threat continues and remains significant. A flood warning has 
been issued to replace the flash flood warning.

LAT...LON 3946 7733 3939 7734 3939 7752 3945 7753

$$

JE

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