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Braxton County OES/E911
Sunday September 13th, 2026 :: 05:02 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 08:00AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... East Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Some roads remain closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 500 AM EDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain had fell across the warned area on Saturday, ranging anywhere from 1 to 4 inches. Lingering high water is expected across portions of the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Burnsville, Sand Run, Walkersville and Horner. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 74 and 100. Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 6. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... GILMER, WV ... LEWIS, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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

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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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