…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Virginia…
Maryland…West Virginia…
Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Western Loudoun and
Frederick MD zones.
Potomac River at Little Falls affecting Central and Southeast
Montgomery and Fairfax Counties.
Potomac River at Harpers Ferry affecting Washington and Jefferson
Counties.
Shenandoah River at Millville affecting Clarke, Jefferson and
Warren Counties.
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and
Hampshire Counties.
…The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia…Maryland…
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry affecting Northwest Montgomery,
Western Loudoun and Eastern Loudoun zones.
For the Potomac River…including Paw Paw, Hancock, Shepherdstown,
Harpers Ferry, Point of Rocks, Edwards Ferry, Little Falls…
flooding is possible.
For the Shenandoah River…including Millville…flooding is
possible.
* WHAT…Flooding is possible.
* WHERE…South Branch Potomac River near Springfield.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 15.0 feet, Milleson Mill Road (County Route 28/5) and
Clarence Taylor Road (Route 3/7) begin to flood. Water covers a
significant portion of meadowlands near the river. The boat launch
ramp on the upstream right abutment of the bridge also floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.2 feet, or 8.8 feet
below flood stage.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
– Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information