Full Notification

703 PM EDT Wed May 16 2018

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of north central Maryland, Virginia, and West 
Virginia, including the following areas, in north central 
Maryland, Frederick MD and Washington. In Virginia, Clarke, 
Frederick VA, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Page, Rockingham, 
Shenandoah, Warren, and Western Loudoun. In West Virginia, 
Berkeley, Eastern Grant, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, 
Jefferson, Morgan, Western Grant, and Western Pendleton. 

* Through Friday evening

* Periods of rain will continue across the region through at least
Friday. This rain will be heavy at times, with overall 
additional rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches. While flash 
flooding cannot be ruled out, the primary concern is flooding of
small streams and low-lying areas. Streams are already elevated
and soils saturated from earlier rainfall, increasing the flood
threat. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.