“Flood Warning until 08:15PM” from Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911 : Nixle

Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911

Sunday August 16th, 2026 :: 05:49 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 08:15PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Southeastern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Philippi, Belington, Montrose, Harman, Kerens, Nestorville and Dryfork. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Address/Location
Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
30 Randolph Ave
Elkins, WV 26241

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-636-0483

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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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