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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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- Yahoo
150 students evacuated from Westport, Md., school amid flooding
About 150 students and 50 adults were evacuated from an elementary school in Maryland after hours of heavy rains driven by an atmospheric river caused major flooding in multiple eastern states. Rescue boats were deployed to evacuate the students from Westernport Elementary School in Westernport, about 160 miles west of Baltimore, after the North Branch Potomac River and some tributaries burst their banks on May 13, according to multiple reports. The floodwaters rose so quickly that children and teachers were trapped inside as parents raced to the school to get their children. Alley Wade, the mother of two boys in the school, told KDKA-TV when she arrived, the water was too high for her to help. She said she had to wait on dry land for rescue boats to save her kids and the other people. Mid-Atlantic flooding news: Boy, 12, swept away as floodwaters rage; schoolkids rescued by boat "I didn't get any call from the school. I didn't know any plan. I didn't know anything. So, my instinct was get my kids," Wade said. "The first responders and the faculty of that school were phenomenal because I'm sure they were just as scared." William Wade, a fourth-grade student at Westernport Elementary School, told KDKA "the first floor had been flooded all the way to the ceiling." Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, in an update around 4:40 p.m. May 13, said all students and staff members of Westernport Elementary had been safely evacuated to a church in Westernport, with students awaiting parent pickup. The post added rescue operations were also being carried out at Georges Creek Elementary, about 10 miles from Westernport, while Westmar Middle students were sheltering in place. Authorities announced all Allegany County Public Schools would remain closed May 14 and no virtual learning will take place. Allegany County Department of Emergency Services spokesperson Kati Kenney confirmed May 14 all students and staff members were safely evacuated and there were "no injuries or missing people." Floodwaters are still working down some larger streams and rivers Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Baltimore said in a post on X. "Be prepared for road closures, and turn around if you encounter high water," the post said. Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, in an update May 14, advised residents to stay off the roads in Georges Creek, warning "waters are still high, and conditions remain hazardous." "For your safety − and the safety of our emergency services − we're asking everyone who can, to please stay in place and off the roads," the department said. What is an atmospheric river? Heavy rain fueled by atmospheric river threatens more Mid-Atlantic flooding Contributing: John Bacon, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 150 students evacuated from Westport, Md., school amid flooding
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
150 students evacuated from elementary school in rescue boats amid Maryland flooding
150 students evacuated from elementary school in rescue boats amid Maryland flooding Show Caption Hide Caption See flooding that forced an elementary school to evacuate in Maryland Over 200 students and staff were evacuated from Westernport Elementary School in Maryland after heavy rain caused a flash flood. About 150 students and 50 adults were evacuated from an elementary school in Maryland after hours of heavy rains driven by an atmospheric river caused major flooding in multiple eastern states. Rescue boats were deployed to evacuate the students from Westernport Elementary School in Westernport, about 160 miles west of Baltimore, after the North Branch Potomac River and some tributaries burst their banks on May 13, according to multiple reports. The floodwaters rose so quickly that children and teachers were trapped inside as parents raced to the school to get their children. Alley Wade, the mother of two boys in the school, told KDKA-TV when she arrived, the water was too high for her to help. She said she had to wait on dry land for rescue boats to save her kids and the other people. Mid-Atlantic flooding news: Boy, 12, swept away as floodwaters rage; schoolkids rescued by boat "I didn't get any call from the school. I didn't know any plan. I didn't know anything. So, my instinct was get my kids," Wade said. "The first responders and the faculty of that school were phenomenal because I'm sure they were just as scared." William Wade, a fourth-grade student at Westernport Elementary School, told KDKA "the first floor had been flooded all the way to the ceiling." All students safely evacuated Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, in an update around 4:40 p.m. May 13, said all students and staff members of Westernport Elementary had been safely evacuated to a church in Westernport, with students awaiting parent pickup. The post added rescue operations were also being carried out at Georges Creek Elementary, about 10 miles from Westernport, while Westmar Middle students were sheltering in place. Authorities announced all Allegany County Public Schools would remain closed May 14 and no virtual learning will take place. Allegany County Department of Emergency Services spokesperson Kati Kenney confirmed May 14 all students and staff members were safely evacuated and there were "no injuries or missing people." 'Be prepared' for 'high water,' weather service warns Floodwaters are still working down some larger streams and rivers Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Baltimore said in a post on X. "Be prepared for road closures, and turn around if you encounter high water," the post said. Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, in an update May 14, advised residents to stay off the roads in Georges Creek, warning "waters are still high, and conditions remain hazardous." "For your safety − and the safety of our emergency services − we're asking everyone who can, to please stay in place and off the roads," the department said. What is an atmospheric river? Heavy rain fueled by atmospheric river threatens more Mid-Atlantic flooding Contributing: John Bacon, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Flooding forces evacuation of 2 Maryland elementary schools as flash flood emergency issued
A flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of northwestern Maryland on Tuesday, where severe flooding led to the evacuation of two elementary schools. A flash flood emergency was issued for Westernport, Luke and Barton in Allegany County, where up to 5 inches of rain had fallen as of Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall rates were up to 1 to 2 inches an hour. Numerous water rescues have occurred, including at two elementary schools in Allegany County, officials said. About 200 students and teachers were evacuated from Westernport Elementary School in Westernport by motorized boats to a nearby church, Allegany County officials confirmed to ABC News. All students and staff were safely evacuated, according to the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services. The Allegany County Sheriff's Office led the evacuation efforts and the Maryland State Police were assisting with the reunification of students. Students at Georges Creek Elementary in Lonaconing were also being evacuated to a nearby high school, the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services said Tuesday afternoon. Students at Westmar Middle School in Lonaconing were sheltering in place, the department said. Family reunifications have been delayed due to ongoing road closures caused by flooding, a government source told ABC News. No injuries at been reported at this time. MORE: Minnesota's raging Camp House Fire explodes to nearly 12,000 acres State police were helping with additional road closures due to high water. County officials urged drivers to avoid all flooded roadways and not attempt to drive through standing water. "Severe flooding is currently impacting Georges Creek and surrounding areas in Allegany County due to rising water levels," the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services said in a social media post Tuesday afternoon. "Multiple areas have already been evacuated." More than 15 million Americans across the Mid-Atlantic remain on alert for flooding and heavy rain on Tuesday into Wednesday. A flood watch remains in effect for portions of east-central North Carolina, east-central Virginia, eastern West Virginia, west-central Maryland and central Pennsylvania until Wednesday morning. That includes the cities of Raleigh, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; and Hagerstown, Maryland. MORE: 9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest Pockets of heavy rain and showers are expected to continue from North Carolina up to Pennsylvania on Tuesday into Wednesday. Some of these heavier pockets could feature strong to severe storms capable of producing some hail, isolated damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado, especially for east-central North Carolina and east-central Virginia. The heavier pockets of rain will be focused more over Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, with lighter rain in the surrounding areas. Flooding forces evacuation of 2 Maryland elementary schools as flash flood emergency issued originally appeared on
13-05-2025
- Climate
Flooding forces evacuation of 2 Maryland elementary schools as flash flood emergency issued
A flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of northwestern Maryland on Tuesday, where severe flooding led to the evacuation of two elementary schools. A flash flood emergency was issued for Westernport, Luke and Barton in Allegany County, where up to 5 inches of rain had fallen as of Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall rates were up to 1 to 2 inches an hour. Numerous water rescues have occurred, including at two elementary schools in Allegany County, officials said. About 200 students and teachers were evacuated from Westernport Elementary School in Westernport by motorized boats to a nearby church, Allegany County officials confirmed to ABC News. All students and staff were safely evacuated, according to the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services. The Allegany County Sheriff's Office led the evacuation efforts and the Maryland State Police were assisting with the reunification of students. Students at Georges Creek Elementary in Lonaconing were also being evacuated to a nearby high school, the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services said Tuesday afternoon. Students at Westmar Middle School in Lonaconing were sheltering in place, the department said. Family reunifications have been delayed due to ongoing road closures caused by flooding, a government source told ABC News. No injuries at been reported at this time. State police were helping with additional road closures due to high water. County officials urged drivers to avoid all flooded roadways and not attempt to drive through standing water. "Severe flooding is currently impacting Georges Creek and surrounding areas in Allegany County due to rising water levels," the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services said in a social media post Tuesday afternoon. "Multiple areas have already been evacuated." More than 15 million Americans across the Mid-Atlantic remain on alert for flooding and heavy rain on Tuesday into Wednesday. A flood watch remains in effect for portions of east-central North Carolina, east-central Virginia, eastern West Virginia, west-central Maryland and central Pennsylvania until Wednesday morning. That includes the cities of Raleigh, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; and Hagerstown, Maryland. Pockets of heavy rain and showers are expected to continue from North Carolina up to Pennsylvania on Tuesday into Wednesday. Some of these heavier pockets could feature strong to severe storms capable of producing some hail, isolated damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado, especially for east-central North Carolina and east-central Virginia. The heavier pockets of rain will be focused more over Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, with lighter rain in the surrounding areas.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Two hurt in crash involving school bus; no students on board
CORRIGANVILLE — Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident involving a school bus on state Route 36 in the Corriganville area. There were no students on the bus. The bus operator was taken to UPMC Western Maryland for treatment. The driver of the second vehicle was reportedly flown to a Baltimore hospital by Trooper 5, a Maryland State Police medevac helicopter, for treatment of serious injuries. The Allegany County Department of Emergency Services said the crash occurred about 3:40 p.m. Multiple fire and rescue units responded to the scene. The Allegany County Sheriff's Office was investigating the cause of the accident, and further details were not immediately available.
