The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in West Virginia. Virginia. Maryland. South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and Hampshire Counties. 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. . The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Virginia. Rappahannock River at Remington affecting Southern Fauquier and Culpeper 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. South Branch Potomac River near Springfield. * WHEN. From this afternoon 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 3:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.4 feet, or 12.6 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
