A Safety Message from the Wheeling Police Department:
 
 In anticipation of reaching flood stage (36 feet) on the Ohio River today - please be mindful of High Water on Wheeling Island and in various low-lying areas of Center and South Wheeling should the river reach this height.

 A Few Notes:

-Wheeling Island is NOT closed to traffic and is accessible for residents to move items from basements, yards, etc. However, please stay away from the riverbank for safety.

-If flood water reaches a roadway, WPD will work to place cones and signs warning of high water/street closure.
 -Do NOT drive through high water on any roadway.

-If you experience an emergency, always call 9-1-1.

 Current Road Closures:
 -WV Route 2 / River Road – mudslide

-Fairmont Avenue (Just past Frazier Run Road) -mudslide 

-Leatherwood Lane (Linsly School entrance) – water on road  

-Rockpoint Road – Tree across the road on powerlines