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Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
Monday January 10th, 2022 :: 04:44 a.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 06:45AM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...A portion of central Randolph County in northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 645 AM EST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 440 AM EST, gauge reports indicate Mill Creek on the Tygart Valley River above bank full at 11.9 feet. It had crested, and was slowly falling. It will fall below its bankfull stage of 11 feet by dawn this morning. Flooding is likely ongoing in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain fell Sunday, with snowmelt adding significantly to runoff. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mill Creek and Huttonsville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RANDOLPH, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Address/Location
Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
30 Randolph Ave
Elkins, WV 26241

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-636-0483

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Alert Details

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

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