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Braxton County OES/E911
Friday August 5th, 2022 :: 07:06 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 08:00PM Friday

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... South Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in High water on Rt 15 Gaurdian Drive. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. 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... Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley, Cleveland, Eden, Kanawha Head, Diana, Ireland and Alexander.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... RANDOLPH, WV ... UPSHUR, WV ... WEBSTER, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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

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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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