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Jefferson County HSEM
Sunday January 28th, 2024 :: 08:30 p.m. EST

Advisory

Flood Watch until 04:30AM Monday

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in West Virginia...Virginia... Shenandoah River at Millville affecting Clarke, Warren and Jefferson Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Shenandoah River at Millville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Parts of Bloomery Road and John Rissler Road are flooded near Bloomery, West Virginia. Once these roads flood, access to homes is impaired but the homes themselves are not in any danger of flooding. Moulton Park and the Millville boat launch are also flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 4.7 feet, or 5.3 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

* AFFECTED AREAS: WARREN ... CLARKE ... JEFFERSON

Instructions:

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or www.weather.gov/baltimore. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM EST.

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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