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Upshur County DHSEM
Sunday June 15th, 2025 :: 05:10 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 08:15PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Stony Run Road in Buckhannon. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring on Stony Run Road in Buckhannon. 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... Buckhannon, Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Jane Lew, Womelsdorf (Coalton), Lorentz, Horner, French Creek, Hodgesville, Tallmansville, Overhill, Camden, Ellamore and Sand Run.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BARBOUR, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... RANDOLPH, WV ... UPSHUR, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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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