Brunswick elevation (Frederick, Potomac: houses, schools, to move)

[bizzbot]

I've heard that flooding is a concern for residents of Brunswick, MD. Is it high above the potomac or pretty much right on the water? Just wondering, as I have seen scenic vistas passing through by Harper's Ferry, and it looked like it might have been elevated off of the riverbank.

Thanks!

[hokiejane]

Here's a recent article on the floodplain in Brunswick. It looks like only 41 houses have been designated as being in the floodplain.

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

The current FEMA map shows six houses in the floodplain, but new FEMA guidelines will place 41 homes in the 100-year floodplain. Most of those are on Walnut Street.

[bizzbot]

Thank you for the article link!

[Lady Scarlet]

To say the least, Brunswick is hilly. There are only 2 roads that run directly from the top of the town to the river. I have been there in the summer and needed my SUV to get off some of the gravel roads because of the slope. You will need 4 wheel drive in the winter to get about probably. The city has a floodplain program in place and also a detailed drainage program to handle runoff. There are also Forest Conservation areas throughout the town.

The City Council and the departments are thinking smart - and are evaluating/addressing issues. They are promoting development of Potomoc Street for businesses.

I am a REALTOR - (not advertising) - so my knowledge of the area and the upcoming changes is much more than the average person. I want to move there - for the lifestyle, the convenience, the possible increase in property value (longer term) and the people (really, really nice). I don't have school-age children so schools are not a priority (there is nothing wrong with them it just doesn't concern me).

[bizzbot]

Same here with the kid situation, but I like the fact that the community seems to be involved with the schools and people actually care about what's going on in them.

[kdewittjr]

Originally Posted by bizzbot

I've heard that flooding is a concern for residents of Brunswick, MD. Is it high above the potomac or pretty much right on the water? Just wondering, as I have seen scenic vistas passing through by Harper's Ferry, and it looked like it might have been elevated off of the riverbank.

Thanks!

Only those houses along the river are prone to flooding. The Potomac valley widens out a little bit below Harper's ferry. Most of the flood plain is occupied by railroad tracks, the C&O Canal, and a huge parking lot for the MARC commuter train. Most of the town climbs the mountain from the flood plain and is well above flood danger.