BRAXTON, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV; Upshur, WV — FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Northwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 430 AM EDT.
* At 1232 AM EDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 i
Flooding in Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV; Upshur, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS