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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Monday January 8th, 2024 :: 01:03 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Watch until 08:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph and Southeast Webster. In southeast West Virginia, Southeast Fayette and Southeast Nicholas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain can be expected on Tuesday. This rain will combine with melting snow to provide a threat for flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHEAST FAYETTE ... SOUTHEAST NICHOLAS ... SOUTHEAST WEBSTER ... NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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