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Webster County WV Emergency Services
Saturday May 7th, 2022 :: 10:16 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 03:00PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the following county, Randolph.

* WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1002 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - As of 1005 AM, the gauge on the Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek gauge was at 11.7 feet and rising. At 11 feet, County Route 39 floods approximately 225 feet from the bridge heading out of town. - 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
Webster County WV Emergency Services
210 Back Fork St
Webster Springs, WV 26288

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-847-7171

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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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