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Flood Warning Issued for Rock Creek
NWS: Hurricane Sandy will likely cause 'extensive flooding' in local creeks and streams.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood warning for Rock Creek in Washington, DC and predicts that the Potomac River will be in flood stage Wednesday through Friday. A flood warning means flooding is imminent or has already been reported.
As of 12:23 p.m. Rock Creek is "approaching the action stage of six fet. It is likely that the creek will exceed flood stage... and major flooding is possible along Rock Creek later today and tonight," according to the NWS.
Flood gates are in place at the Washington Harbour complex.
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The runoff from the rain will also cause flooding in highways and underpasses, NWS reports.
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