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Webster County WV Emergency Services
Thursday August 4th, 2022 :: 02:59 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 07:00PM

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... South Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mill Creek, Holly River State Park, Dailey, Huttonsville, Helvetia, Pickens, Hacker Valley and Diana.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RANDOLPH, WV ... UPSHUR, WV ... WEBSTER, 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
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:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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