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Upshur County DHSEM
Tuesday May 13th, 2025 :: 04:59 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... East Central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Southern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Jackson Mill, West Milford, Lost Creek, Jane Lew and Lorentz.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DODDRIDGE, WV ... HARRISON, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... 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.

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:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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