- Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 06:38 p.m. EST
Flood Warning until 10:00PM 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, Nicholas and Webster. In northern West Virginia, Pocahontas and Randolph.
* WHEN...Until 1000 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 636 PM EST, Continued runoff has resulted in lingering high water across the area this evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank, Snowshoe, Mingo, Durbin, Hillsboro, Slaty Fork, Dunmore, Edray, Valley Head, Frost, Monterville, Arbovale, Boyer, Minnehaha Springs, Cheat Bridge, Bartow, Buckeye and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: NICHOLAS, WV ... POCAHONTAS, WV ... RANDOLPH, 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