Devastating Flash Flood Hits Westernport, Maryland: 200 Rescued, One Fatality Reported

Westernport, Maryland, experienced its worst flooding since 1996 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as a flash flood emergency submerged cars and schools. Dramatic video footage shows vehicles floating outside Westernport Elementary School, where 200 students and staff were rescued by boat. "It is floating...Yeah, it is floating." said one eyewitness in the video. While no injuries were reported at the school, the flooding tragically claimed the life of a young boy in nearby Virginia. The event serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of flash floods and the importance of preparedness.