…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Maryland…West Virginia…
Potomac River at Hancock affecting Washington and Morgan Counties.
For the Potomac River…including Hancock…Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Potomac River at Hancock.
* WHEN…Until late tomorrow morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 26.3 feet, or 1.3
feet above flood stage.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 26.3 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 14.3 feet Saturday
evening.
– Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.2 feet on 03/21/1963.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information