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Jefferson County HSEM
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 :: 05:37 p.m. EST

Advisory

Flood Watch until 01:45AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Potomac River at Harpers Ferry.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Due to backwater effects on the Shenandoah River, floodwaters cover much of the Hamilton Street area of historic Harpers Ferry, and approach the employee parking lot.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Please visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... 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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