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
Webster County WV Emergency Services
210 Back Fork St
Webster Springs, WV 26288
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-847-7171
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP 911WEBSTER followed by your message, to 888777
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