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Upshur County DHSEM
Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 02:06 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 09:45AM Friday

...The Flood Warning continues 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...Until 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 1:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 23.9 feet just after midnight tonight. 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 24.0 feet on 01/07/1994. - 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 late tonight at 215 AM 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:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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