Flood Warning until 02:00PM
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has extended the
* Flood Warning for... West central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
* Until 200 PM EST Sunday.
* At 748 AM EST, the Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek was out of its banks. The river gauge at Mill Creek was at 11.7 feet at 700 AM EST. Bankfull is 11 feet. County Route 39 near the bridge was reported as covered in water. Other low spots along Mill Creek and the Tygart Valley River may also experience high water.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mill Creek, Dailey, Beverly and Huttonsville.
* AFFECTED AREAS: RANDOLPH, WV
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots. Please report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RANDOLPH 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