Full Notification

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in West Virginia...Maryland...Virginia... Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Washington, Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. Potomac River at Edwards Ferry affecting Northwest Montgomery, Western Loudoun and Eastern Loudoun zones. Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Frederick MD and Western Loudoun zones. For the Potomac River...including Paw Paw, Hancock, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Point of Rocks, Edwards Ferry, Little Falls... flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Potomac River at Shepherdstown.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, River Road is completely flooded in low spots between Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry. Significant portions of the C&O Canal towpath are flooded between McMahons Mill and Dam Number Four. At 16.0 feet, Water goes over the banks of the Potomac near the mouth of the Opequon River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM EST Saturday the stage was 5.0 feet, or 10.0 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON

Instructions:

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or www.weather.gov/baltimore. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EST.