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Jefferson County HSEM
Monday January 8th, 2024 :: 10:37 a.m. EST

Advisory

Flood Watch until 06:45PM

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Potomac River at Shepherdstown.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, River Road is completely flooded in low spots between Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry. Significant portions of the C&O Canal towpath are flooded between McMahons Mill and Dam Number Four. At 16.0 feet, Water goes over the banks of the Potomac near the mouth of the Opequon River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 3.0 feet, or 12.0 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Please visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness 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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