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Upshur County DHSEM
Sunday August 16th, 2026 :: 09:42 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 03:45PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 345 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...At a stage of 6 feet, minor flooding of low-lying areas along Sand Run Creek occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 939 AM EDT, gauge reports indicate Sand Run is approaching minor flood stage of 6.0 feet and rising rapidly. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Overhill and Tallmansville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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:
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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