Station Name: YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,519 feet

Nearest Address:
Confluence and Oakland Railroad
Friendsville, MD 21531
Garrett County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6536111, -79.4083056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 11:41AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 11:41 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:45 PM

At 1139 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorms were located around 8 miles west of Friendsville, or 11 miles north of Terra Alta, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gust 30 to 40 mph and lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bittinger, Grantsville, Friendsville, Accident, Merrill, Jennings, Keysers Ridge, Mineral Spring, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, McHenry, Selbysport, Big Run State Park, New Germany, Piney Grove, and McComas Beach. This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 30. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:08PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:08 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

At 1207 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorms were located near Oakland, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gust 30 to 40 mph and lightning along with heavy downpours that may lead to ponding of water on roadways. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bayard, Loch Lynn Heights, Deer Park, Crellin, Redhouse, Hutton, Gorman, Gormania, Wilson, and Beechwood.

Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:43AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 7:45 PM

A slow-moving front will interact with a very humid airmass in place to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, and Mineral County in West Virginia. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High humidity coupled with a slow-moving front is expected to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Localized rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour, with isolated totals of 3 to 6 inches are possible. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued July 18 at 9:23AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 9:23 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 5:30 PM

A slow-moving front will interact with a very humid airmass in place to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, and Mineral County in West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon today through 2 AM EDT late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High humidity coupled with a slow-moving front is expected to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Localized rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour, with isolated totals of 3 to 6 inches are possible. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.