2 Barges Break Free In Flooding, Float Down The PotomacThe Potomac rose to more than 19.5 feet (5.9 meters) in Williamsport early Sunday from just above 4 feet (1.2 meters) early Thursday morning, according to National Weather Service data.
Maryland Environmental Officials Issue Emergency Order For Potomac River Following Sewage OverflowThe Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an emergency order to close a portion of the Potomac River off the Virginia shoreline to the harvesting of oysters and other shellfish following a sewage overflow.
Sewage Spill Prompts Emergency Closure Of Shellfish Harvesting In Part Of Potomac RiverThe department said it will sample water in the affected area to determine when it is safe to harvest again.
Coastal Flood Warning Still In Effect Through The WeekendA coastal flood warning is still in effect for much of the Baltimore area region and the Eastern and Western shores.
Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing FishermanThe U.S. Coast Guard halted its search Friday for a fisherman reported missing near Cobb Island in the Potomac River.
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day With Tour Of Historic Maryland StructuresSaturday is National Lighthouse Day, but any day can be spent exploring Maryland's dozen historic beacons of local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
Body Of Missing Swimmer Found In Potomac River, Detectives InvestigatingMontgomery County Police are investigating a drowning in the Potomac River that happened on Memorial Day.
2 Missing St. Mary's County Teens Reported Missing From Ridge Found Safe, Coast Guard SaysTwo missing teenagers from Maryland last seen from the Saint Inigoes area on the Potomac River have been safely located, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
2 Boaters Rescued After Kayak Capsizes On Potomac River In Montgomery CountyTwo stranded boaters have been found and rescued after a kayak capsized on the Potomac River, officials said.
Body Of Missing Swimmer In Potomac River Found Near Hermit IslandRecovery crews have found the body of a swimmer who went missing Sunday after jumping into the Potomac River.
Crews Continue To Search For Missing Swimmer In Potomac River Near Great FallsCrews continue to search for a missing swimmer in the Potomac River Tuesday.
Maryland To Sue Luke Paper Mill Owners For Hazardous Waste SeepageThe Maryland Department of the Environment issued a notice of intent to sue the owner of the Luke Paper Mill in federal court Wednesday for seepages into the Potomac River.
Kayakers In Virginia Find Body Below CliffTwo kayakers paddling in the Potomac River say they discovered a body with a head wound below a cliff at a Virginia national park.
5 People Charged With Illegally Harvesting Freshwater Clams From Potomac RiverFive people were charged for illegally harvesting freshwater clams from the Potomac River this summer.