Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has extended the

* Flood Warning for... Washington County in north central Maryland... Frederick County in north central Maryland... Northern Loudoun County in northern Virginia... Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia... Eastern Berkeley County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...

* Until 400 AM EDT.

* At 1125 PM EDT, stream gauges indicate flooding was still occurring across the warned area, including along the Catoctin Creek in northern Loudoun County. At 1015 PM, the stream gauge on the Catoctin Creek at Waterford reported a stage of 9.0 feet and still rising. At 9 feet, portions of Route 662 begin to flood, and at 10 feet, water approaches a building on Main Street in Waterford.

* Some locations that may experience flooding include... Frederick, Hagerstown, Thurmont, Charles Town, Emmitsburg, Shepherdstown, Municipal Stadium, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Robinwood, Brunswick, Walkersville, Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Ranson, Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Braddock Heights, Paramount-Long Meadow, Wilson-Conococheague and Williamsport.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BERKELEY, WV ... JEFFERSON, WV ... WASHINGTON, MD ... FREDERICK, MD ... LOUDOUN, VA

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.