Category Archives: flooding

Sudden and Severe

Posted on March 1, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Mar. 1, 2012 Flooding was sudden and severe last evening in Garrett County and the surrounding area, with more than two inches of rain falling in the late afternoon in heavy downpours that caused drainage overflows, flash-flooding, and probably thousands … Continue reading →

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Mud, dead fish replace lake after Iowa dam break

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

This story struck me when I read it. This lake was 9 miles in length (Deep Creek Lake is 7 miles) and both lakes were built in the mid 1920′s for hydro-electric power. Deep Creek is not fed by one … Continue reading →

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Swallow Falls in a Rage

Posted on January 28, 2010 by admin

Support the Republican Newspaper! Buy an online membership! From the cover of the Republican News online: Melting snow and days of rain created a dangerous situation in much of Garrett County Sunday and Monday, with flooding taking place in most … Continue reading →

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County road crews pull the plug after rainfall

Posted on January 25, 2010 by admin

Basins, culverts cleared to remedy water-covered roads From Staff ReportsCumberland Times-News OAKLAND — Water-covered roadways were reported in Garrett County at mid-afternoon Monday, prompting county road crews into action to unclog water basins and culverts. “It’s kind of winding down … Continue reading →

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