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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia...Maryland... Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Berkeley, Washington and Jefferson Counties. For the Potomac River...including Shepherdstown, Edwards Ferry... Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Potomac River at Shepherdstown.

* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet, or 0.4 feet above flood stage. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Friday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 7.7 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 02/19/1998. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON, MD ... BERKELEY, WV ... JEFFERSON, WV

Instructions:

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or www.weather.gov/baltimore. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 430 PM EDT.