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Upshur County DHSEM
Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 10:01 a.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 09:45AM Friday

...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Portions of Cleveland Ave and Wood St flood. Sections of Rte 20 south and north of town begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 24.1 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.1 feet on 11/20/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EST.

Address/Location
Upshur County DHSEM
181 Pallottine Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-472-4983

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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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