Flood Warning until 09:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Potomac River at Dam Number Five.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water reaches non-permanent structures in the River Bend RV Community, including RVs and outbuildings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:10 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet, or 0.2 feet above flood stage. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:10 PM EDT Sunday was 21.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 8.8 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - Please visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety information.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON, MD ... BERKELEY, WV
Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP JCHSEM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning