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10/01/2026

Fall burning regulations are now in effect. Please see the picture for details.

09/20/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 12:00PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison,
Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver,
Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia,
including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern
Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston,
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western
Tucker and Wetzel.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is forecast across much of
the watch area through Monday morning, with isolated totals of up
to 3 inches possible. Combined with an already saturated ground,
instances of flash flooding are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
http://www.weather.gov

09/10/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flood Warning
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flood Warning issued September 9 at 11:38PM EDT until September 10 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Carroll County in east central Ohio...
Southern Columbiana County in east central Ohio...
Northeastern Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1138 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
East Liverpool, Wellsville, Carrollton, Chester, New Cumberland,
Augusta, Salineville, Malvern, Newell, Irondale, New Manchester,
Empire, Stratton, Summitville, Mechanicstown, Hammondsville,
Glenmoor, La Croft and Tomlinson Run State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

09/10/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 9 at 10:09PM EDT until September 10 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Columbiana County in east central Ohio...
Northern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania...
Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 115 AM EDT.

* At 1009 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Pittsburgh, Ross Township, McCandless Township, Cranberry, Moon
Township, Franklin Park, East Liverpool, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls,
Monaca, Shaler Township, Hampton Township, Robinson Township,
Economy, O'hara Township, Bellevue, Kennedy Township and Ambridge.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

09/10/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 9 at 8:54PM EDT until September 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Carroll County in east central Ohio...
Southern Columbiana County in east central Ohio...
Northeastern Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until midnight EDT.

* At 854 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
East Liverpool, Wellsville, Carrollton, Chester, New Cumberland,
Augusta, Salineville, Malvern, Newell, Irondale, New Manchester,
Empire, Stratton, Summitville, Mechanicstown, Hammondsville,
Glenmoor, La Croft and Tomlinson Run State Park.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

09/09/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued September 9 at 7:24PM EDT until September 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
TORPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 724 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Midland, or near East Liverpool, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Aliquippa, Monaca, Economy, Ambridge, New Brighton, Beaver, Baden,
Rochester, Ohioville, Harmony Township, Midland, Industry,
Shippingport, Patterson Township, Conway, Freedom and Bridgewater.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
http://www.weather.gov

09/09/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 9 at 7:21PM EDT until September 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
North Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southern Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 721 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chester, or
near East Liverpool, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Ross Township, McCandless Township, Moon Township, Franklin Park,
Aliquippa, Robinson Township, Economy, Bellevue, Kennedy Township,
Ambridge, Wexford, West View, Stowe Township, McKees Rocks,
Crafton, Coraopolis and Avalon.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
http://www.weather.gov

09/09/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 9 at 2:51PM EDT until September 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
665 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL OHIO

CARROLL COLUMBIANA COSHOCTON
HARRISON JEFFERSON OH TUSCARAWAS

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

FOREST MERCER VENANGO

IN WEST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

ARMSTRONG BUTLER CLARION
JEFFERSON PA

IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

BEAVER LAWRENCE

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA

HANCOCK

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALIQUIPPA, AMBRIDGE, BEAVER FALLS,
BROOKVILLE, BUTLER, CADIZ, CARROLLTON, CLARION, COLUMBIANA,
COSHOCTON, DOVER, EAST LIVERPOOL, ELLWOOD CITY, FORD CITY,
FRANKLIN, GROVE CITY, HERMITAGE, KITTANNING, MONACA, NEW CASTLE,
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OIL CITY, PUNXSUTAWNEY, SALEM, SHARON,
STEUBENVILLE, TIONESTA, AND WEIRTON.
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http://www.weather.gov

09/08/2026

This is a test. Hancock County Annual Siren Activation at 11:00 AM for BVPS no action is required.

09/04/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
Flood Watch issued September 4 at 9:35AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison,
Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver,
Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia,
including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Hancock,
Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern
Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Wetzel.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected through tonight
that could produce heavy rainfall. Hourly rates of 1-2 inches per
hour could produce areas of flash flooding, particularly in
already saturated areas and locations that receive multiple
thunderstorms.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
http://www.weather.gov

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82 Emergency Drive
New Cumberland, WV
26047

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(304) 564-4040

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