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Hydrology
Water and Floods

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Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)
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Mid Atlantic River Forecast Center

OBSERVATIONS

  • Latest Potomac, Shenandoah and Rappahannock Drainage Stages (text)

  • Latest Potomac Drainage Stages (map)

  • Latest Shenandoah and Rappahannock Drainage Stages (map)

  • Cooperative Observation Morning Report

  • US Geological Survey Gages for Maryland/DC

  • US Geological Survey Gages for Virginia

  • US Geological Survey Gages for West Virginia

  • IFLOWS/AFWS Gage Network (readings not available during ice and snow) (all dashes mean gage is not working)

  • Monthly Precipitation Totals

  • Latest 24 hour Rainfall Totals From Sterling Forecast Area

    HYDROLOGIC FORECASTS

  • Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)

  • Latest Daily Forecast for Potomac, Shenandoah and Rappahannock Drainage Area (text)

  • River Guidance from Mid Atlantic River Forecast Center (text)

  • River Statement (text - issued as needed for significant rises below flood stage)

  • Extended Flood Potential or Drought Statement (text - issued as needed)

    PRECIPITATION FORECASTS

  • Hydrometeorological Prediction Center QPF (Quantitative Precipitation Forecast)

  • HPC QPF Link Two

  • HPC Winter Weather Forecasts

    OTHER HYDROLOGIC GUIDANCE

  • Flash Flood Guidance for Maryland/DC (Sterling Forecast Area)

  • Flash Flood Guidance for Eastern West Virginia

  • Flash Flood Guidance for Virginia (Sterling Forecast Area)

  • Headwater Guidance for Quick Reacting Waterways (Potomac and Shenandoah Drainage)

  • Extended Flood/Drought Guidance from MARFC (issued as needed)

    Email the Hydrologist

     


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