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Upshur County DHSEM
Wednesday July 9th, 2025 :: 02:34 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 05:45PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Southern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 233 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 of 1 to 2 inches 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... Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Burnsville, Walkersville, Ireland, Falls Mills, Kanawha Head, Sand Run, French Creek, Heaters, Alton, Tallmansville, Overhill and Exchange.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, 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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