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Flood Warning
Issued: 10:37 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of north central Maryland, including the following county, Washington. * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 AM EDT, a stream gauge located along Licking Creek continues to rise up into minor flood stage. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pecktonville... - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 9:27 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, including the following counties, in north central Maryland, Washington. In western Maryland, Allegany. * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 525 AM EDT, a stream gauge on Sideling Hill Creek indicates minor flood is on going due to heavy from the previous day. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bellegrove... - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
River Flood Watch
Issued: 8:35 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Conococheague Creek at Fairview. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to cover Wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road. At 10.0 feet, Wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road are both flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet, or 2.2 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information && River Name Fld Observed Wed Wed Wed Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time 8AM 2PM 8PM Stg Time Date Conococheague Creek Fairview 10.0 7.8 Wed 3 am 8.6 9.6 9.7 9.7 8pm Wed &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:35 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Potomac River at Shepherdstown. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, River Road near Shepherdstown begins to flood. Water completely covers the boat ramp at Shepherdstown. 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 22.0 feet, Water approaches homes on the West Virginia side of the river near Shepherdstown, and impacts are also observed on the Maryland side, not just to the C&O Canal towpath, but also to roads and structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.7 feet, or 10.3 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 21.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall tomorrow morning. It will rise to 20.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 12/31/1942. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information && River Name Fld Observed Wed Wed Wed Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time 8AM 2PM 8PM Stg Time Date Potomac River Shepherdstow 15.0 4.7 Wed 3 am 6.2 11.4 18.3 21.4 2am Thu &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:35 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TOMORROW EVENING... ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Potomac River at Harpers Ferry. * WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Due to backwater effects on the Shenandoah River, floodwaters cover much of the Hamilton Street area of historic Harpers Ferry, and approach the employee parking lot. At 18.5 feet, The employee parking lot at historic Harpers Ferry floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.9 feet, or 14.1 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 09/19/1945. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information && River Name Fld Observed Wed Wed Wed Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time 8AM 2PM 8PM Stg Time Date Potomac River Harpers Ferr 18.0 3.9 Wed 3 am 4.9 10.7 16.5 18.4 8am Thu &&
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