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Jefferson County HSEM
Saturday May 19th, 2018 :: 03:31 a.m. EDT

Advisory

New event. Areal Flood Warning from 5/19/2018 1:59 AM to 11:00 AM EDT for 25430, Jefferson County.

159 AM EDT SAT MAY 19 2018

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in north central Maryland...
Northwestern Carroll County in north central Maryland...
Frederick County in north central Maryland...
Northwestern Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
Clarke County in northwestern Virginia...
Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...

* Until 1100 AM EDT Saturday.

* At 155 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that moderate to locally 
heavy rain continues to fall on a saturated ground. Excessive 
runoff from the rain will cause creeks and streams to rise out of 
their banks as well as flooding in low-lying areas. Additional 
rainfall amounts around an inch are expected through mid-morning.

* Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Frederick, Thurmont, Charles Town, Emmitsburg, Shepherdstown, Harry
Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Purcellville, Taneytown, Brunswick,
Walkersville, Ranson, Berryville, Boonsboro, Braddock Heights,
Round Hill, Mount Lena, San Mar, Harpers Ferry and Corporation Of
Ranson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290

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