A thunderstorm that produced heavy rainfall remained fairly stationary over Allegany County from around 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT on the 6th. 48 inches fell in Cumberland.
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A thunderstorm that produced heavy rainfall remained fairly stationary over Allegany County from around 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT on the 6th. Flash flooding resulted after a total of 3.19 inches of rain fell in Frostburg and Pinto and 2.48 inches fell in Cumberland. Hardest hit communities included Westernport, Barton, Lonaconing, and Frostburg. In Westernport, Ross Street, Riordan Road, and Lincoln Drive were damaged by rapidly moving water and 46 basements were flooded. Main street became a makeshift river and after the water subsided piles of mud debris had to be removed. Rising water threatened Westernport Elementary School. In Barton, 2 streets were damaged and 25 basements were flooded. In Lonaconing, 14 basements were flooded. Flooded basements were reported in Frostburg and a toll bridge and Bowery Street were submerged. Flooding was also reported near the junction of the Savage River Dam and the Potomac River. Across the County, Route 135 and old Route 36 were closed by high water.
The Sterling radar (KLWX), 127 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 14:31 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Numerous roads were flooded and streets and basements were damaged by rapidly rising water.
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