July 29th, 2017 by WCBC Radio
The National Weather Service in Sterling Va has issued a * Flood Warning for The North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller. * From this morning until late tonight. * At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet and rising. * 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 10 AM Saturday was 9.8 feet. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Portions of Shallmar Road near Shallmar are flooded. Water will cover Althouse Mill Road near Bayard. * Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.8 feet on Mar 13 2010. River Flood Observed 2PM 8PM 2AM 8AM Crest Location Stage Stg Day Time Sat Sat Sun Sun Stg Day Time North Branch Potomac River Kitzmiller 9.0 9.8 Sat 10 AM 10.6 8.9 7.5 6.8
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