Archive · 19 May 2025
Flooding Forces School Evacuation in Western Maryland
Heavy rain caused a lot of flooding in a town called Westernport, Maryland.
The water rose so quickly that an elementary school had to be evacuated.
Kids and teachers were moved to safety using boats.
Some people got stuck in their cars and houses because the roads were flooded.
Everyone is safe, and the community is helping each other.
The governor of West Virginia also declared an emergency for a nearby county because of the storms.
Westernport Elementary School evacuated due to rising floodwaters.
Homes and businesses in downtown Westernport were also flooded.
About 150 students and 50 adults were evacuated by boat.
Roads were closed due to flooding throughout the area.
The National Weather Service reported widespread flash flooding in the area.
- Who
- Residents and officials in Westernport, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia
- What
- Flash flooding caused the evacuation of Westernport Elementary School and inundated homes and businesses.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon
- Where
- Westernport, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia
- Why
- Due to hours of heavy rain causing flash flooding.
- Location
- Westernport, Maryland
- Event
- Flash flooding
- Impact
- Evacuation of Westernport Elementary School, inundation of homes and businesses
- Evacuees
- Approximately 150 students and 50 adults
- Emergency Response
- Rescue boats used for evacuation, emergency shelters opened
- State of Emergency
- Declared in Mineral County, West Virginia