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Braxton County OES/E911
Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 01:37 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 06:45PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer and Webster. In northern West Virginia, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Randolph, Ritchie and Upshur.

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of small rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 134 PM EST, Continued runoff has resulted in lingering high water across the area as area creeks slowly recede this afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Buckhannon, Weston, Glenville, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Rock Cave, Burnsville, Jane Lew, Sand Fork, Auburn, Walkersville, Sand Run, Horner, Ireland, Camden, Alum Bridge, Lorentz, French Creek, Kanawha Head and Cleveland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... DODDRIDGE, WV ... GILMER, WV ... HARRISON, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... RANDOLPH, WV ... RITCHIE, WV ... UPSHUR, 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
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320

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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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