62' - Water covers the bridge over the Potomac at the state line in Paw Paw.
50' - Homes in Paw Paw begin to flood.
46' - Water approaches the intersection of West Virginia Route 9 and Winchester Street in Paw Paw.
40' - The right bank of the river floods extensive sections of the town of Paw Paw, north of the B&O Railroad. The towpath of the C&O Canal also begins to flood.
37' - Floodwaters cover both West Virginia Route 9 and Maryland Route 51. Businesses in the town of Paw Paw begin to flood.
34' - Water reaches the settling pond next to Paw Paw Park.
30' - Paw Paw Tunnel Campground begins to flood.
26' - Water covers an access road on the West Virginia side.
25' - A parking area adjacent to the highway bridge begins to flood. The roadway to the C&O Canal parking area floods, as does the lowest end of the Purslane Run hiker/biker area.
22.5' - Water reaches the top of the boat ramp in Paw Paw Festival Park.
11' - The river reaches danger level for boaters as defined by the State of Maryland. At danger level, conditions are considered extremely hazardous.
5' - The river reaches caution level for boaters as defined by the State of Maryland. Fast moving water and current changes can be expected.