Flash flooding in Western Maryland caused chaos and damage, including a dramatic scene at a local school where rising waters left 200 students and staff stranded.

Arizona resident described the experience of helping keep everyone safe before being rescued by boat, even as their own car was lost to the flood.

The flooding in Westernport and surrounding areas left homes and businesses damaged or destroyed.

Despite the devastation, the community is grateful for the swift action that kept students and staff out of harm’s way.