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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the South Branch Potomac River at Franklin are issued routinely year-round.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - near Petersburg
Zoom Level:14
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 11
Moderate Flood Stage: 9
Flood Stage: 7
Action Stage: 6
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 22.58 ft on 11/04/1985
(2) 19.16 ft on 09/06/1996
(3) 16.06 ft on 01/19/1996
(4) 12.26 ft on 11/19/2003
(5) 12.14 ft on 09/19/2003
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 7.92 ft on 09/23/2021
(2) 6.68 ft on 04/08/2021
(3) 6.48 ft on 03/01/2021
(4) 8.89 ft on 06/18/2020
(5) 9.10 ft on 04/16/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.30 ft on 09/25/1959
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13 The lowest end of the Route 220/12 bridge begins to flood.
11 Homes along Dickenson Mountain Road are flooded.
9 Several roads in or near Franklin are flooded, including Dickenson Mountain Road (Route 220/12), parts of US Route 220, County Route 220/13, and Taylor Hollow Road.
8 The Franklin city park begins to flood.
7 A low spot on Dickenson Mountain Road (Route 220/12) 300 feet downstream from the bridge begins to flood.
6.5 Water begins to cover Taylor Hollow Road in Franklin.
5 Water begins to overflow the low water crossing on County Route 220/12 at the south end of town.

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Potential River Levels
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

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