Weather Alert for Washington County

100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1401

Hagerstown, MD 21740 | 240.313.2380

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Danielle Weaver, Director

Phone: 240-313-2384

Email: dweaver@washco-md.net

WEATHER ALERT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 13, 2018) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services informs all citizens that due to recent precipitation in the region, the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Washington County until 8:15 p.m.

As of 2:16 p.m., hydrology reports for Conococheague Creek at Fairview and Licking Creek at Pectonville indicate sharp and unexpected rises in water levels.

With an increase in water levels, the County encourages all citizens to be aware of flooding in well and septic tank areas. The Washington County Health Department has provided instructional documentation for an overflowing well or septic tank, which can be found at the links below:

In regard to the upcoming impact of Hurricane Florence in Washington County, citizens can expect the following:

Landfall continues to be projected for Wilmington, NC with the outer bands of rain being felt in that area.
Highest winds remain south of Maryland.
Showers with heavy rain bands are forecasted for late Thursday night through Friday for Washington County.
The storm is projected to take a southwest track and then turn north with remnants of the storm affecting Washington County beginning Monday.
The 7-day rainfall totals are still projected to be approximately 2-4 inches, with 1-2 inches occurring Thursday into Friday and another 1-2 inches occurring Monday through Tuesday. Rainfall amounts for Monday and Tuesday will ultimately be determined by the path Hurricane Florence takes after making landfall.

Washington County would like to share the importance of planning for weather-related events. Please be aware of high water, saturated ground, and stream elevations. All citizens are encouraged to refrain from driving through standing water.

To stay up-to-date on road closures in Washington County, please visit our road closure map .

For additional information, please contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Weaver at 240-313-2384.

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