Hampshire County Fire Association

08/19/2026

MEDIA RELEASE – UPDATE
Missing Swimmer Recovered at Wapacoma Campground

The body of the missing swimmer from Wapacoma Campground was recovered this morning.

The swimmer’s family has been notified. We ask that everyone continue to keep the family and friends in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and respect their privacy as they grieve.

All search and recovery efforts have now concluded. We extend our sincere appreciation to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, all first responders, search personnel, volunteers, and community members who assisted throughout the operation. The tremendous amount of support provided over the past three days is greatly appreciated.

There is no additional information to release at this time.

08/19/2026

08/16/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
548 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Allegany County in western Maryland...
North central Frederick County in northwestern Virginia...
Southwestern Morgan County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...
Northeastern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 548 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ridgeley to 7 miles northeast of Fort Ashby to
near Romney, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches
to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as
damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by
downed trees. Localized power outages are possible.
Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Romney, Paw Paw, Greenwood, Springfield, Capon Bridge, Green
Spring, Oldtown, Shanks, High View, Fishers Bridge, Oakland, Rock
Gap, Bloomery, Points, Cross Junction, Unger, Gore, Augusta, Omps,
and Three Churches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3955 7816 3949 7819 3944 7820 3940 7823
3938 7822 3918 7831 3930 7880 3939 7873
3951 7866 3953 7867 3953 7866 3954 7867
3959 7868
TIME...MOT...LOC 2148Z 285DEG 35KT 3959 7870 3955 7865 3938 7866 3931
7869

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

There’s something new and exciting coming up! 🍳🥓🥞

Start your Sunday with a delicious homemade breakfast while supporting your local volunteer fire company!

📅 Sunday, September 6
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Rio Schoolhouse
💲 Just $9 per person

Enjoy scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, locally made Quicken Farm sausage, toast, coffee, tea, and milk—all while helping support the North River Valley Volunteer Fire Company.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make our first Sunday Brunch a great success! We can’t wait to see everyone there! ❤️🚒

08/11/2026

🚨🎟️ GUN BASH TICKETS AVAILABLE TODAY! 🎟️🚨

Still need your tickets?! TODAY is the day! 🙌

🎟️ Tickets are available TODAY at the station for purchase!

Don’t wait until it’s too late — you DON’T want to miss out on all the fun, prizes, and excitement! 🔥

Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and come out and support us! ❤️

📍 Tickets available at the station TODAY!

GET YOURS BEFORE THEY’RE GONE! 🎟️🔥