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 weather.gov/washington The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EST.

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Maryland...West Virginia...Virginia... Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Washington, Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. Rappahannock River at Remington affecting Southern Fauquier and Culpeper zones. Opequon Creek near Martinsburg affecting Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. Seneca Creek at Dawsonville affecting Northwest Montgomery zone. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Potomac River at Shepherdstown. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * 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 3:30 PM EST Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet, or 7.6 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 && River Name Fld Observed Sun Sun Sun Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1AM 7AM 1PM Stg Time Date Potomac River Shepherdstow 15.0 7.4 Sat 3 pm 7.9 8.0 8.6 14.9 7pm Mon &&