Roads Closed Due To Flooding In Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) -- Heavy rains over the weekend brought more flooding to Washington County for the second time in a week.
The South County area flooded last Sunday and those residents spent much of last week cleaning up. The area was hit again with more flooding Sunday into Monday.
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The Potomac River is cresting in areas -- creating minor to moderate flooding as more water flows downstream -- and more flooding is expected.
Several roads are closed Monday due to flooding:
- 10800 block of Dam 5 Road
- 11600 block of Ernstville Rd
- Clear Spring Rd at the Conococheague Bridge
- Taylors Landing Rd at Tommytown Rd
- Harpers Ferry Rd at Millers Saw Mill Rd
- Canal Rd at Millers Saw Mill Rd
According to the National Weather Service, a flood warning was issued for areas along the Potomac River until late Tuesday.
Water has begun to approach buildings in historic Harper's Ferry and most of Shenandoah Street is flooded.
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