Flood Threat As Potomac Near Flood Stage At Hegerstown
Aug 21 Hegerstown reports Potomac River approaching flood stage as Hancock seven feet rise Friday and waters overflow banks at Walliams port. Rain continues across source region with 614 inches in seven days, a weekly record. Ground saturated, runoff swells streams. residents along the Potomac from Hancock to Harpers Ferry evacuate or monitor flooding.
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River flood fears ease as river engineers brace for dam gaps
Readable text notes concerns about sudden river flood after the deluge. Old rivermen think dams between Williamsport and Hancock will prevent a disastrous flood along the Potomac. Farmers fear crops and fruit harvest may suffer if rains persist. peach and apple picking continues amid ongoing worry.
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Rain floods risk as Potomac and Monocacy overflow
Heavy Friday rain raises flood worries across counties with Potomac and Monocacy rivers reported out of banks in low-lying areas. Officials note 0.42 inches total over the past nine days and heavy rainfall refreshes historic records, while other streams remain near bank. Local reports describe rising water intruding into low-lying farms and roadways as authorities monitor patience.
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