Flood Warning until 04:45PM
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the following county, Pocahontas.
* WHEN...Until 445 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Knapp Creek is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 214 PM EST, The automated gauge on Knapp Creek in Huntersville indicated the creek was at 9.48 feet and slowly falling. The creek will recede to within its banks late this afternoon. At stages of 9 feet, farmland, fields, and out buildings next to Knapp Creek and Browns Creek flood. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marlinton and Minnehaha Springs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: POCAHONTAS, 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PCEMA 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