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Flood warnings issued across DC and Northern Virginia as Potomac River rises
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood warning for Fauquier and Prince William counties in Virginia, citing small stream flooding near Cedar Run in Aden. Low-lying area ...
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Climate change at the Potomac River? Water temperatures head toward 'hot-tub' levels again
WASHINGTON — The Potomac ... tub" levels for the second time in less than two weeks after a stunning all-time record was set on July 20. That Saturday, the thermometer at Little Falls measured ...
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Why crews say high water levels in the Potomac River are considered dangerous
POTOMAC, Md. (ABC7) — Matt Willey is no stranger to paddle boarding. “That’s what I’m used to,” he said, looking out at the Potomac River. He’s been paddle boarding on the Potomac for ...
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After 10 inches of rain in D.C., the Potomac is about to hit highest level in 8 years
Flood warning for Potomac River at Little Falls | Coastal flood warning for ... into the Potomac is now pushing it well above flood stage. Gauges along the river reported moderate to major ...
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Raging water at Great Falls, flooding at the Tidal Basin after last week’s deluge
The roaring sound of the river greeted visitors to Great Falls on Sunday. It was a loud and constant sound, and it could be heard clearly from the parking lot at the visitor’s center.
Montgomery County swift boat teams to patrol Potomac, warn against swimming in treacherous waters
With more rain in the forecast and river levels still running high from last week's flooding, Montgomery County Fire Rescue ...
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Drought Operations Begin for Potomac River
According to the agreement, drought operations are triggered when flow in the Potomac River at Little Falls, plus Washington metropolitan area Potomac withdrawals, is projected to be less than ...
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A Columbia University student has died while whitewater kayaking on the Potomac River
A student at Columbia University has died during a whitewater kayaking trip on the Potomac ... group's level of expertise and unfamiliarity with that section of the river. The Little Falls rapid ...
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Drought monitoring underway on Potomac River; water supply ‘not yet’ at risk
However, the agency that implements coordination plans between the three local water supplies that rely upon the Potomac River told WTOP, “We’re not yet at a level where we’re risking not ...
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Low-flow Level on Potomac River Kicks off Monitoring.
On Monday, July 8, the Potomac River flow at Point of Rocks dropped below 2,000 cubic feet per second. When a low-flow level below 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) occurs, CO-OP (the Cooperative ...
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Riverfront camps shut down in face of Potomac River flood
RELATED: Potomac ... stage, according to The National Weather Service. RELATED: Potomac River flooding shuts down White's Ferry Sections of the C&O Canal towpath between Harpers Ferry and Great ...