Flood Warning until 04:30AM Saturday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of Central West Virginia and central West Virginia, including the following counties, in Central West Virginia, Braxton. In central West Virginia, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer and Roane.
* WHEN...Until 430 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 954 PM EDT, Flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gassaway, Big Otter, Wallback, Nebo, Nicut, Chloe, Servia, Rosedale, Orma, Shock, Wilsie, Frametown, Tariff and Procious. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... CLAY, WV ... GILMER, WV ... ROANE, WV
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report Flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Address/Location
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BRAXTON followed by your message, to 888777
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