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Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Sunday February 16th, 2025 :: 12:26 a.m. EST

Advisory

Flood Warning until 06:30AM Sunday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Nicholas. In southern West Virginia, Boone, Fayette, Kanawha and Raleigh.

* WHEN...Until 630 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1225 AM EST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fayetteville, Babcock State Park, Oak Hill, Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Mount Hope, Ansted, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Hawks Nest State Park, Powellton, Bradley, Burnwell and Piney View. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BOONE, WV ... FAYETTE, WV ... KANAWHA, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV ... RALEIGH, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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

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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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