Full Notification

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Maryland... Virginia...West Virginia... 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. Opequon Creek near Martinsburg affecting Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. Potomac River at Little Falls affecting Central and Southeast Montgomery and Fairfax Counties. For the Potomac River...including Paw Paw, Hancock, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Point of Rocks, Edwards Ferry, Little Falls... flooding is possible. For the Opequon Creek...including Martinsburg...flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Opequon Creek near Martinsburg.

* WHEN...From this evening to late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to cover Douglas Grove Road (County Road 9/16) east of Martinsburg. A portion of Bowers Road is also flooded. Low lying areas near the creek begin to flood. Water also begins to cover the stream access point at the Van Metre Ford Pedestrian Bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.8 feet, or 3.2 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Please visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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 this evening at 615 PM EDT.