- Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 06:10 p.m. EST
Flood Warning until 08:15PM Thursday 
* 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, Webster. In northern West Virginia, Harrison, Lewis, Randolph and Upshur.
* WHEN...Until 815 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 608 PM EST, Continued runoff has resulted in lingering high water across the area as area creeks slowly recede this evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Alton, Alexander, French Creek, Tallmansville, Kanawha Head, Eden, Helvetia, Overhill, Cleveland, Pickens, Lorentz, Horner and Waneta. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: HARRISON, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... RANDOLPH, 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
Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
30 Randolph Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-636-0483
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RANDOLPH 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