Torrential rain prompted a flash flood emergency in western Maryland Tuesday, and other pockets of significant flash flooding were reported from Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Among the hardest hit areas was western Allegany County,

A flash flood emergency was declared for western Allegany County, Maryland, on Tuesday afternoon as torrential rainfall led to widespread and dangerous flooding. The deluge, which saw between two and five inches of rain fall rapidly over the hilly terrain bordering West Virginia,

The Allegheny Highland Prosperity Foundation was started to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Now, the foundation is shifting focus to the victims of flooding in Allegany County.

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management is surveying residential areas in Lonaconing, Maryland after flooding left some streets impassable.

The body of a 12-year-old boy has been found after he was swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway, while a dozen students stayed overnight at a Maryland high school as heavy rains led to flooding in several states, officials said.

A flood emergency in Westernport, MD, on Tuesday caused evacuation warnings as residents reported severe flooding.

A flood emergency has been declared in Westernport, Maryland, prompting evacuation alerts for residents as rising waters impact parts of the town. Meanwhile, a flash flood warning remains in effect for the rest of Allegany County.

"We need the full strength of our state and federal partners, and we need it now," Legislator Kelly Fitzpatrick said in response to flooding.

The devastating flooding, which impacted parts of Maryland and Virginia, also trapped more than 200 students and teachers.