- Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 01:40 p.m. EST
Flood Warning until 06:45PM 
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of central and southern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Nicholas, Roane and Webster. In southern West Virginia, Kanawha.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of small rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 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... Sutton, Clay, Webster Springs, Gassaway, Addison (Webster Springs), Camden-On-gauley, Camden On Gauley, Cedar Creek State Park, Craigsville, Big Otter, Wallback, Holly River State Park, Amma, Harrison, Cowen, Burnsville, Flatwoods, Little Birch, Frametown and Exchange. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... CLAY, WV ... GILMER, WV ... KANAWHA, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV ... ROANE, 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
Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
511 Church St
Summersville, WV 26651
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-872-7892
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP NICHOLAS 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