A 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing water is believed to have been found dead after flash flooding impacted the Mid-Atlantic, authorities said Wednesday.

Over 200 students and staff were evacuated from Westernport Elementary School in Maryland after heavy rain caused a flash flood.

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

A flash flooding emergency was declared by the National Weather Service for parts of western Maryland Tuesday and footage from a fire station in that area showed exactly what was in store.

Downpours spark floods in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, leaving one boy dead and forcing dozens to evacuate inundated homes and schools.

Flood waters sweeping through Western Maryland left many residents with extensive damage and a big cleanup. Some vehicles are still trapped in several inches of water, mud and debris. Floodwaters still fill parts of Western Maryland, which even caused one elementary school in Allegany County to evacuate.

Proposed funding for Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan projects included in the county’s fiscal 2026 budget is about $320 million, but the total cost for the projects stands at around $430

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.