US EditionStudent rescued from flooded Maryland elementary school says he’s ‘happy to be alive’
- On Tuesday afternoon, Westernport Elementary School in Allegany County, Maryland, was evacuated due to sudden severe flash flooding that trapped students and staff indoors.
- The flooding followed heavy rain of 3 to 5 inches that caused waters to rise rapidly, overwhelming streets and washing out at least two bridges, with officials still assessing full damage.
- Rescue teams deployed boats for approximately 15 trips to evacuate around 150 students and 50 staff while many residents remained trapped by floodwaters affecting homes, emergency services, and infrastructure.
- Governor Wes Moore activated Maryland's emergency operations center and urged caution, while local officials said the next 10 to 12 hours would focus on cleanup before another weather front arrives.
- The event led to widespread evacuations, road closures, and emergency shelters opening, highlighting the need for preparedness as residents and responders work to recover from this historic flooding.
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Rescued student who was dragged by the flood at school
Sudden floods affected parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland, even in Westernport, where flooded waters surpassed the second floor of a primary school. Authorities said that about 150 students and 50 adults had to be evacuated from Westernport Elementary School. 200 people rescued from a flooded primary school in Maryland: Jessica Guay from KDKA-TV spoke to two young students and her mother, who are grateful to be home safe on Tuesday. Wade brother…
Flash Floods Force School Evacuations In Maryland - Videos from The Weather Channel
The mayor of Westernport, Maryland, said she was heartbroken by the flash floods that inundated her small, rural town. Dozens of children had to be evacuated by rescue boats and dinghies as floodwaters pushed into multiple schools. Roads were washed out in what the mayor called the worst flooding since 1996. Watch this video for the latest and read more here. - Videos from The Weather Channel
Student rescued from flooded Maryland elementary school says he’s ‘happy to be alive’
WESTERNPORT, Maryland (KDKA) — Flash flooding hit parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland, including in Westernport, where floodwaters breached the second floor of an elementary school. .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#t…
Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school in western Maryland - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
BALTIMORE (AP) — Flooding in rural western Maryland forced the evacuation of an elementary school Tuesday afternoon as water began to breach the second floor, according to local officials. Homes and businesses in downtown Westernport were also inundated with floodwaters after hours of heavy rain. Officials reassured the public that students and staff were safe as concerned parents and other community members posted on social media wondering how …
Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school, fire station in western Maryland
ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WDCW) — Flooding in rural western Maryland forced the evacuation of an elementary school Tuesday afternoon as water began to breach the second floor, according to local officials. Homes and businesses in downtown Westernport were also inundated with floodwaters after hours of heavy rain. The heavy rain left the Westernport fire station damaged and drenched in pools of water. Officials reassured the public that students and …
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