Up to 5 inches of rain had fallen in parts of Allegany County, Maryland, as of Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall rates were up to 1 to 2 inches an hour.

Rescue boats were used to evacuate an elementary school in Allegany County, Maryland Tuesday as heavy rains brought flooding to the region, the county’s emergency services department said.

A flood advisory was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Wayne County.

On Tuesday at 10:40 a.m. a flood warning was released by the NWS Wilmington NC valid from Wednesday 2 p.m. until Saturday 3:31 p.m. for Bladen and Cumberland counties.

A flood warning was released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 8:26 p.m. valid from Monday 4 p.m. until Thursday 3:15 p.m. for Greene, Hale and Marengo counties.

As heavy rain continues, some areas are facing a flood warning due to flooding that is imminent or already happening.

On Monday at 5:36 p.m. a coastal flood advisory was released by the National Weather Service valid from Tuesday 10 p.m. until Wednesday 2 a.m. for Salem County.

Local crews are being dispatched to Allegany County, Maryland Tuesday afternoon to assist with flood response.