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Jefferson County HSEM
Friday May 6th, 2022 :: 03:26 p.m. EDT

Advisory

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

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