Flood Warning until 02:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from earlier storms is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the following county, Randolph.
* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1023 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. The Tygart River Valley at Mill Creek is above its 11 foot bank full stage at 11.40 and is slowly rising, approaching a crest. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - 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 flooding 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RANDOLPH 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