Harpers Ferry Schools Closed as Storms Cause Widespread Outages

Weekend storms leave thousands without power across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio

WOWK 13 News | Monday, February 17, 2025

By Jessica Patterson

Severe storms and flooding over the weekend have left many residents in the Tri-State area, including those in Jefferson County, without power and led to significant disruptions. While West Virginia faces over 20,000 outages reported by Appalachian Power, Kentucky has seen tragic loss of life due to the flooding, prompting States of Emergency in both regions. Local organizations and infrastructures are impacted, with schools forced to close, highlighting the widespread effects of the weather system as noted by WOWK 13 News.

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