Flash flooding occurred in several areas of Garrett County last evening, as a hard rain fell for some time on the already well-saturated ground, causing streams and rivers to back up. Low-lying areas became temporary ponds, including places along roadways. This is B Street in Mountain Lake Park in the early evening. Matthew Friend, a resident of the area, came upon the sight as he headed home and took the picture. A number of other photographs popped up on Facebook over several hours last night, as residents found similar scenes across the county. The waters have receded today, and a partly sunny weekend is in the forecast, although more thunderstorms may also come by.
