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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Thursday August 11th, 2022 :: 06:37 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 11:00AM

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Clay County in north central West Virginia... Southwestern Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 1100 AM EDT.

* At 637 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible as the rain moves southeastward through the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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... Summersville, Clay, Camden-On-gauley, Craigsville, Camden On Gauley, Birch River, Harrison, Cowen, Calvin, Boggs, Muddlety, Widen, Upper Glade, Ivydale and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV ... POCAHONTAS, 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
Pocahontas County Emergency Management
1008 Jury St
Marlinton, WV 24954

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-799-4567

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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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