Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or www.weather.gov/baltimore. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM EST.

The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Virginia...Maryland... Rappahannock River at Remington affecting Culpeper and Southern Fauquier zones. Seneca Creek at Dawsonville affecting Northwest Montgomery zone. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in West Virginia...Maryland... Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Jefferson, Washington and Berkeley Counties. Opequon Creek near Martinsburg affecting Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Potomac River at Shepherdstown. * WHEN...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 8:30 PM EST Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet, or 7.3 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 7.7 Sat 8 pm 7.9 8.0 8.6 14.9 7pm Mon &&