Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Baltimore/Washington
NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 10:55 AM EST for Morgan County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 31 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2021, 10:55 AM EST (15:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 4:41 AM EST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Baltimore/Washington
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Morgan County, WV
The radar
The Sterling radar (KLWX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Cacapon River near Great Cacapon (GCPW2). The gauge peaked at 10.58 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 11:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 7 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01611500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
635
WGUS41 KLWX 281555
FLWLWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1055 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has
issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia...
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and
Hampshire Counties.
Opequon Creek near Martinsburg affecting Jefferson and Berkeley
Counties.
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
WVC065-010400-
/O.NEW.KLWX.FL.W.0002.210301T0300Z-210302T1500Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T1000Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0224Z.NO/
1055 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* From this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 4.7 feet, or 4.3 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 9.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple
locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge.
Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Road also begin
to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4
feet on 10/19/1927.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Sun Mon Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7PM 1AM 7AM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 4.7 Sun 9 am 6.3 8.2 9.3 9.4 1pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
WVC003-037-010400-
/O.NEW.KLWX.FL.W.0001.210301T0300Z-210302T0900Z/
/MBGW2.1.ER.210301T0700Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0215Z.NO/
1055 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Opequon Creek near Martinsburg.
* From this evening to late Monday night.
* At 10:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 4.0 feet, or 6.0 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.9 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Water begins to cover backyards of homes on
Bowers Road (County Road 1/1). Douglas Grove Road (County Road
9/16) is flooded and impassible. Water also approaches Golf Course
Road (County Road 36) and Grapevine Road (County Road 9/14).
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9
feet on 03/05/1965.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Sun Mon Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7PM 1AM 7AM Stg Time Date
Opequon Creek
Martinsburg 10.0 MSG unknown 7.1 9.5 10.9 10.9 7am Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3929 7807 3932 7804 3943 7799 3955 7792
3951 7786 3938 7792 3924 7800
$$
WVC027-031-010400-
/O.NEW.KLWX.FL.W.0003.210301T0900Z-210302T1800Z/
/SPRW2.1.ER.210301T1500Z.210302T0000Z.210302T0828Z.NO/
1055 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the South Branch Potomac River near Springfield.
* From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 5.5 feet, or 9.5 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water approaches camphouses downstream from
the gage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1
feet on 02/26/1936.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Sun Sun Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 4PM 10PM 4AM Stg Time Date
South Branch Potomac River
Springfield 15.0 5.5 Sun 9 am MSG MSG MSG 16.1 7pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3907 7900 3915 7897 3942 7877 3953 7863
3951 7854 3936 7870 3905 7894
$$
CJL8 follow-up statements
370
WGUS81 KLWX 010208
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
908 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
WVC065-011415-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0002.210301T1536Z-210302T0300Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T1536Z.210301T1800Z.210301T2100Z.NO/
908 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* From Monday morning to Monday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 5.9 feet, or 3.1 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Monday morning to a crest of 9.2 feet early Monday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple
locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge.
Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Road also begin
to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2
feet on 08/17/1942.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1AM 7AM 1PM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 5.9 Sun 8 pm 6.9 8.7 9.2 9.2 1pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
ADS481
WGUS81 KLWX 010822
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
322 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...Maryland...
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and
Hampshire Counties.
Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Jefferson, Washington
and Berkeley Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Opequon Creek near Martinsburg affecting Jefferson and Berkeley
Counties.
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
WVC003-037-012030-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0001.210301T0822Z-210301T2300Z/
/MBGW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210301T1200Z.210301T1700Z.NO/
322 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Opequon Creek near Martinsburg.
* From early this morning to this evening.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 3.8 feet early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to cover Douglas Grove
Road (County Road 9/16) east of Martinsburg. A portion of Bowers
Road is also flooded. Low lying areas near the creek begin to
flood. Water also begins to cover the stream access point at the
Van Metre Ford Pedestrian Bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5
feet on 02/23/2003.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
Opequon Creek
Martinsburg 10.0 MSG unknown 10.5 9.9 9.1 MSG unknown
&&
LAT...LON 3929 7807 3932 7804 3943 7799 3955 7792
3951 7786 3938 7792 3924 7800
$$
WVC027-031-012030-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0003.210301T1029Z-210302T1124Z/
/SPRW2.1.ER.210301T1029Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0524Z.NO/
322 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Branch Potomac River near Springfield.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 2:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 13.2 feet, or 1.8 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 16.5 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water approaches camphouses downstream from
the gage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6
feet on 03/21/1982.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
South Branch Potomac River
Springfield 15.0 13.2 Mon 2 am 15.9 16.5 15.9 16.5 1pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3907 7900 3915 7897 3942 7877 3953 7863
3951 7854 3936 7870 3905 7894
$$
WVC065-012030-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0002.210301T1200Z-210302T0224Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T1200Z.210301T1800Z.210301T2024Z.NO/
322 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* From this morning to this evening.
* At 2:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 8.0 feet, or 1.0 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 9.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple
locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge.
Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Road also begin
to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2
feet on 08/17/1942.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 8.0 Mon 2 am 9.0 9.2 8.7 9.2 1pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
MDC043-WVC003-037-012030-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0006.210301T2232Z-210303T1137Z/
/SHEW2.1.ER.210301T2232Z.210302T1200Z.210303T0537Z.NO/
322 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Shepherdstown.
* From this afternoon to Wednesday morning.
* At 2:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 8.5 feet, or 6.5 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 18.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water covers the pedestrian bridge adjacent
to the Shepherdstown boat ramp. Significant portions of the C&O
Canal towpath are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 04/02/1993.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Mon Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Shepherdstown 15.0 8.5 Mon 2 am 9.8 12.5 15.8 18.9 7am Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3941 7779 3944 7782 3947 7782 3952 7788
3952 7786 3954 7784 3953 7780 3950 7775
3945 7775 3942 7771
$$
BJL278
WGUS81 KLWX 011022
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
522 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
WVC065-012230-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0002.210301T1022Z-210302T1000Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T0916Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0400Z.NO/
522 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* From early this morning to late tonight.
* At 4:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.1 feet, or 0.1 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:30 AM EST Monday was 9.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple
locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge.
Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Road also begin
to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6
feet on 10/03/1929.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1PM 7PM 1AM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 9.1 Mon 4 am 9.6 9.5 8.9 9.6 1pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
BJL504
WGUS81 KLWX 011055
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
555 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
WVC065-012300-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1400Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T0916Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0800Z.NO/
555 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 5:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.6 feet, or 0.6 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:30 AM EST Monday was 9.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kilgore Road is flooded in multiple spots.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2
feet on 11/16/1926.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1PM 7PM 1AM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 9.6 Mon 5 am 10.2 10.2 9.6 10.2 1pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
BJL751
WGUS81 KLWX 011515
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1015 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...Maryland...Virginia...
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and
Hampshire Counties.
Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Jefferson, Washington
and Berkeley Counties.
Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Loudoun and Frederick
Counties.
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
WVC027-031-020315-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210302T1220Z/
/SPRW2.1.ER.210301T1112Z.210302T0000Z.210302T0620Z.NO/
1015 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Branch Potomac River near Springfield.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.0 feet, or 0.0 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM EST Monday was 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Milleson Mill Road (County Route 28/5) and
Clarence Taylor Road (Route 3/7) begin to flood. Water covers a
significant portion of meadowlands near the river. The boat launch
ramp on the upstream right abutment of the bridge also floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.7
feet on 03/27/1978.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7PM 1AM 7AM Stg Time Date
South Branch Potomac River
Springfield 15.0 15.0 Mon 9 am 15.5 15.1 13.3 15.7 7pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3907 7900 3915 7897 3942 7877 3953 7863
3951 7854 3936 7870 3905 7894
$$
WVC065-020315-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T0916Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1400Z.NO/
1015 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 10.5 feet, or 1.5 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM EST Monday was 10.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kilgore Road is flooded in multiple spots.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9
feet on 04/28/1973.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Mon Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 3PM 9PM 3AM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 10.5 Mon 9 am MSG MSG MSG 10.9 7pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
MDC043-WVC003-037-020315-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0006.210301T2300Z-210303T1200Z/
/SHEW2.1.ER.210301T2300Z.210302T1200Z.210303T0600Z.NO/
1015 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Shepherdstown.
* From this evening to Wednesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.6 feet, or 3.4 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 17.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water goes over the banks of the Potomac
near the mouth of the Opequon River.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8
feet on 03/12/1952.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7PM 1AM 7AM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Shepherdstown 15.0 11.6 Mon 9 am 15.5 17.2 17.8 17.8 7am Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3941 7779 3944 7782 3947 7782 3952 7788
3952 7786 3954 7784 3953 7780 3950 7775
3945 7775 3942 7771
$$
MDC021-VAC107-020315-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0007.210302T0900Z-210303T1115Z/
/PORM2.1.ER.210302T0900Z.210302T1800Z.210303T0515Z.NO/
1015 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Point of Rocks.
* From late tonight to Wednesday morning.
* At 9:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.0 feet, or 7.0 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 17.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water enters the comfort station at the
Brunswick boat ramp parking area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3
feet on 01/25/1979.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Mon Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7PM 1AM 7AM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Point of Rocks 16.0 9.0 Mon 9 am 12.4 15.1 16.8 17.3 1pm Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3936 7766 3934 7757 3926 7747 3923 7744
3920 7754 3927 7760 3930 7770
$$
JMG069
WGUS81 KLWX 020146
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
846 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Maryland...Virginia...
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry affecting Loudoun and Montgomery
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...Maryland...Virginia...
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield affecting Hardy and
Hampshire Counties.
Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Jefferson, Washington
and Berkeley Counties.
Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Loudoun and Frederick
Counties.
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
MDC043-WVC003-037-021400-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
/SHEW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210302T0500Z.210303T0400Z.NO/
846 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Shepherdstown.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.2 feet, or 1.1 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM EST Monday was 16.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8
feet on 03/12/1952.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1AM 7AM 1PM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Shepherdstown 15.0 16.2 Mon 7 pm 17.8 17.6 16.7 17.8 12am Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3941 7779 3944 7782 3947 7782 3952 7788
3952 7786 3954 7784 3953 7780 3950 7775
3945 7775 3942 7771
$$
WVC027-031-020715-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210302T0704Z/
/SPRW2.1.ER.210301T1112Z.210301T2145Z.210302T0104Z.NO/
846 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Branch Potomac River near Springfield.
* Until late tonight.
* At 7:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.1 feet, or 0.1 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM EST Monday was 15.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.6 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Milleson Mill Road (County Route 28/5) and
Clarence Taylor Road (Route 3/7) begin to flood. Water covers a
significant portion of meadowlands near the river. The boat launch
ramp on the upstream right abutment of the bridge also floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1
feet on 02/24/2003.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1AM 7AM 1PM Stg Time Date
South Branch Potomac River
Springfield 15.0 15.1 Mon 7 pm 14.4 12.9 11.3 15.3 1pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3907 7900 3915 7897 3942 7877 3953 7863
3951 7854 3936 7870 3905 7894
$$
WVC065-021400-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1400Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T0916Z.210301T1615Z.210302T0800Z.NO/
846 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 7:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.7 feet, or 0.7 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM EST Monday was 10.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 3.6 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple
locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge.
Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Road also begin
to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.7
feet on 02/02/1951.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1AM 7AM 1PM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 9.7 Mon 7 pm 9.2 8.3 7.2 10.6 12pm Mon
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
MDC031-VAC107-021400-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0009.210302T0742Z-210303T1900Z/
/EDFM2.1.ER.210302T0742Z.210302T2300Z.210303T1300Z.UU/
846 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Edwards Ferry.
* From late tonight to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 14.1 feet, or 0.9 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.6 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to enter the store at
Whites Ferry.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1AM 7AM 1PM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Edwards Ferry 15.0 14.1 Mon 7 pm 14.8 15.5 16.2 16.6 6pm Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3923 7744 3913 7745 3908 7730 3903 7736
3905 7745 3911 7755 3920 7754
$$
MDC021-VAC107-021400-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0007.210302T0800Z-210303T0843Z/
/PORM2.1.ER.210302T0800Z.210302T1800Z.210303T0243Z.NO/
846 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Point of Rocks.
* From late tonight to late Tuesday night.
* At 6:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 12.9 feet, or 3.1 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 17.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water enters the comfort station at the
Brunswick boat ramp parking area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3
feet on 01/25/1979.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1AM 7AM 1PM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Point of Rocks 16.0 12.9 Mon 6 pm 15.1 16.5 17.3 17.3 1pm Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3936 7766 3934 7757 3926 7747 3923 7744
3920 7754 3927 7760 3930 7770
$$
BKF095
WGUS81 KLWX 020725
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
225 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Maryland...Virginia...
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry affecting Loudoun and Montgomery
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Maryland...Virginia...West Virginia...
Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Loudoun and Frederick
Counties.
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
Potomac River at Shepherdstown affecting Jefferson, Washington
and Berkeley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
MDC031-VAC107-021930-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0009.210302T0725Z-210303T1900Z/
/EDFM2.1.ER.210302T0427Z.210302T2300Z.210303T1300Z.UU/
225 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Edwards Ferry.
* From early this morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 1:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.5 feet, or 0.5 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:45 AM EST Tuesday was 15.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to enter the store at
Whites Ferry.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Edwards Ferry 15.0 15.5 Tue 1 am 15.8 16.4 16.7 16.7 6pm Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3923 7744 3913 7745 3908 7730 3903 7736
3905 7745 3911 7755 3920 7754
$$
MDC021-VAC107-021930-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0007.210302T0725Z-210303T0651Z/
/PORM2.1.ER.210302T0720Z.210302T0800Z.210303T0051Z.NO/
225 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Point of Rocks.
* From early this morning to late tonight.
* At 1:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet, or 0.9 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early this
morning to 17.0 feet early this morning. It will then fall below
flood stage this morning to 15.7 feet and begin rising again this
morning. It will rise above flood stage again late this morning
and continue to rise to 16.6 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage again this evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water enters the comfort station at the
Brunswick boat ramp parking area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 05/20/1988.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Point of Rocks 16.0 15.1 Tue 1 am 15.7 16.6 16.1 17.0 3am Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3936 7766 3934 7757 3926 7747 3923 7744
3920 7754 3927 7760 3930 7770
$$
WVC065-021315-
/O.EXT.KLWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1315Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.210301T0916Z.210301T1615Z.210302T0715Z.NO/
225 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* Until this morning.
* At 1:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 9.1 feet, or 0.1 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:30 AM EST Tuesday was 10.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.5 feet early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple
locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge.
Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Road also begin
to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1
feet on 03/12/1952.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 9.1 Tue 1 am 8.5 7.7 6.7 MSG unknown
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
MDC043-WVC003-037-021930-
/O.CON.KLWX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T1000Z/
/SHEW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210302T1200Z.210303T0400Z.NO/
225 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Potomac River at Shepherdstown.
* Until late tonight.
* At 1:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet, or 2.4 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:30 AM EST Tuesday was 17.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water goes over the banks of the Potomac
near the mouth of the Opequon River.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6
feet on 05/07/1988.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Tue Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7AM 1PM 7PM Stg Time Date
Potomac River
Shepherdstown 15.0 17.4 Tue 1 am 17.5 16.8 15.9 17.5 7am Tue
&&
LAT...LON 3941 7779 3944 7782 3947 7782 3952 7788
3952 7786 3954 7784 3953 7780 3950 7775
3945 7775 3942 7771
$$
BJL365
WGUS81 KLWX 020941
FLSLWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
441 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Cacapon River near Great Cacapon affecting Morgan County.
WVC065-021045-
/O.CAN.KLWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T0941Z/
/GCPW2.1.ER.700119T1629Z.700119T1630Z.700119T1631Z.NO/
441 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon.
* At 3:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 8.8 feet, or 0.2 feet below
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.5 feet early Friday
morning.
&&
River Name Fld Observed Tue Tue Wed Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1PM 7PM 1AM Stg Time Date
Cacapon River
Great Cacapon 9.0 8.8 Tue 3 am 7.7 6.7 5.9 MSG unknown
&&
LAT...LON 3949 7842 3952 7840 3956 7836 3962 7832
3960 7825 3953 7830 3946 7834
$$
BJLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Hampshire, Morgan | 17 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Berkeley | 56 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Berkeley, Jefferson | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Jefferson | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Berkeley, Jefferson | 21 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Hampshire, Hardy | 38 hr |
| Feb 28, 2:46 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral | 29 hr |
| Feb 28, 3:48 PM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Mineral | 5 hr |
| Feb 28, 5:37 PM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Berkeley, Jefferson | 54 hr |
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Sources
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