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Jefferson County HSEM
Monday July 8th, 2019 :: 12:43 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 03:45AM Monday

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...

* Until 345 AM EDT.

* At 1240 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Charles Town, Ranson, Corporation Of Ranson and Shenandoah Junction.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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