May 27, 2002
Another round of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall moved through Allegany and Montgomery Counties during the afternoon of the 27th. In Allegany County, significant flooding occurred just east of Cumberland along the west slope of Martin Mountain after Elk Lick Run overflowed its banks. Flood waters damaged property in a 2.5 mile area along Baltimore Pike (Route 144) from Rocky Gap Road to Hinkle Road near Interstate 68. An apartment complex on Baltimore Pike was surrounded by flood wate
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5297991). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Allegany County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.