Flood Warning until 07:15AM 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... East Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 715 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 320 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1 to 2 inches of rain had fallen. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rock Cave, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Walkersville, Ireland, Sand Run, French Creek, Alton, Alexander, Tallmansville, Stouts Mills and Baldwin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... GILMER, 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
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BRAXTON followed by your message, to 888777
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
