Flood Watch until 11:30PM
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Potomac River at Shepherdstown.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water covers the pedestrian bridge adjacent to the Shepherdstown boat ramp. Significant portions of the C&O Canal towpath are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 6.6 feet, or 8.4 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Please visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety information.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON
Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch