Flood Warning until 12:30PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...A portion of central West Virginia, including the following counties, Nicholas and Webster.
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1024 AM EDT, Runoff will continue to result in flooding of of some creeks. There are reports of small creeks out of their banks in and around Craigsville. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Cherry Run, Rockcamp Run, Buffalo Creek, Glade Creek, Big Beaver Creek, Turkey Creek, and Coon Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Camden-On-gauley, Craigsville, Camden On Gauley, Calvin and Muddlety. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: NICHOLAS, 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:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning