Flood Warning until 08:45AM
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flood Warning for Small Streams in... South central Berkeley County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...
* Until 845 AM EDT
* At 442 AM EDT, stream gauges indicate flooding is imminent along Mill Creek near Bunker Hill. This area received up to 3 inches of rain Friday evening. Other streams in the area may also be experiencing flooding.
* Some locations that may experience flooding include... Martinsburg, Inwood, Vanville, Ridgeway, Martinsburg Airport and Bunker Hill.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BERKELEY
Instructions:
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.
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:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning