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Upshur County DHSEM
Sunday August 16th, 2026 :: 01:10 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 06:45PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

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

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 107 PM EDT, gauge reports indicate Sand Run Creek has a stage reading of 6.3 feet and slowly rising. - 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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