PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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The Flood Warning continues for the Monocacy River near Frederick until Thursday evening.
Flood stage is 15 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast.
Forecast: The river will rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and crest near 18.5 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early Thursday afternoon.
Impact: At 20 feet, water reaches Gambrill Mill on the Monocacy National Battlefield.
Flood history: This crest would compare to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on May 17, 2014.