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Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 09:08 a.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 03:00PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Harrison, Randolph and Upshur.

* WHEN...Until 300 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of small rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. This includes Middle Fork River. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 907 AM EST, Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen overnight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elkins, Audra State Park, Belington, Beverly, Junior, Lost Creek, Womelsdorf (Coalton), Ellamore, Volga, Hodgesville and Century. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BARBOUR, WV ... HARRISON, WV ... RANDOLPH, WV ... UPSHUR, 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
Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
30 Randolph Ave
Elkins, WV 26241

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-636-0483

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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

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