POINT OF ROCKS, MD — The Potomac is not done draining yet.
Minor to moderate flooding continued along the river Tuesday following the weekend rains that brought more than ten inches of rain to the region.
As of 5:00 a.m., flooding was reported at Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Point of Rocks, Maryland, Little Falls, DC and most other points along the river. The water levels ranged from two to nine feet above flood stage in most areas.
Tidal flooding continues in the DC area as well, with the river above flood stage at Georgetown through Tuesday evening, and spotty flooding possible along the Southwest Waterfront as well.
The flooding also closed White’s Ferry for a second straight day.
Here are the latest Flood Warnings from the National Weather Service:
District of Columbia-
645 AM EDT Tue Jun 5 2018
…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY…
* LOCATIONS…Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* TIDAL DEPARTURE…2 to 4 feet above normal.
* TIMING…The river is expected to remain above flood stage at
Georgetown through tonight. There will be more tidal variation
at Southwest Waterfront, but the river will likely remain above
flood stage through this afternoon. The next two high tides at
Washington Channel are 1:18 PM and 2:07 AM.
* IMPACTS…Flooding is expected at the DC seafood market, and
in portions of East Potomac Park. Water is expected to cover
the boardwalk at Washington Harbour. Shoreline inundation up
to two feet above ground is possible elsewhere. To view
inundation maps of potential flooding in and near Washington
DC, visit http://weather.gov/washington/potomacinundationmaps.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
521 AM EDT Tue Jun 5 2018
…The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Maryland…Virginia…
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry affecting Montgomery and Loudoun
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway…this is how most
flood deaths result.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio…
television or radio stations…or visit our website at weather.gov.
You can also find us on Facebook by searching U.S. National Weather
Service Baltimore Washington.
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521 AM EDT Tue Jun 5 2018
…Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon…
The Flood Warning continues for
The Potomac River at Edwards Ferry.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 5 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at
5 AM Tuesday was 22.4 feet.
* Forecast…The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow morning.
* Impact…At 24.0 feet…Water reaches the first floor ceiling at
Whites Ferry store. Significant portions of the C&O Canal towpath
are flooded. Backwater flooding is affecting homes on the Loudoun
County side of the river near Broad Run in Sterling.
* Flood history…This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.1 feet
on May 17 2014.
520 AM EDT Tue Jun 5 2018
…The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Maryland…Virginia…
Potomac River at Little Falls affecting Montgomery…Fairfax and
Loudoun Counties
520 AM EDT Tue Jun 5 2018
…Flood Warning extended until late tonight…
The Flood Warning continues for
The Potomac River at Little Falls.
* Until late tonight.
* At 5 AM Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at
5 AM Tuesday was 12.4 feet.
* Forecast…The river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by this
morning. The river will fall below flood stage late this evening.
* Impact…At 12.0 feet…The C&O Canal overflows at the Great Falls
Tavern. Water covers the towpath in many areas.
* Flood history…This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet
on May 18 2014.
448 AM EDT Tue Jun 5 2018
…The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Maryland…Virginia…
Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Frederick and Loudoun
Counties
448 AM EDT Tue Jun 5 2018
…Flood Warning extended until late tonight…
The Flood Warning continues for
The Potomac River at Point of Rocks.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4 AM Tuesday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at
4 AM Tuesday was 25.4 feet.
* Forecast…The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early this evening.
* Impact…At 25.0 feet…Water reaches outbuildings on the Loudoun
County side of the river near Point of Rocks.
* Flood history…This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6 feet
on May 17 2014.
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