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Flood Warning for Barbour, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV

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Barbour, Randolph, Upshur
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What is happening

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. Where: Southwestern Barbour County in...

What the bulletin says to do

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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 948 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. River gauges indicate minor flooding is occurring on Sand Run and Middle Fork Tygart Valley River near Ellamore. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill and Ellamore. This includes Route 33 between mile markers 15 and 17. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Official revisions

4 captured
  1. Update

    Flood Warning issued July 22 at 9:49AM EDT until July 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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  2. Update

    Flood Warning issued July 22 at 8:11AM EDT until July 22 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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  3. Update

    Flood Warning issued July 22 at 5:00AM EDT until July 22 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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  4. Alert

    Flood Warning issued July 22 at 2:54AM EDT until July 22 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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