BARBOUR, WV — ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in West Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tygart Valley River at Philippi.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Most areas along the river are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:47 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was
Flooding in Barbour, WV can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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