HARRISON, WV; Lewis, WV — ...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia...
West Fork River At Weston affecting Harrison and Lewis Counties.
For the West Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Fork River at Weston.
* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lower portions of the railroad bridge, 0.8 miles downstream from the river
Flooding in Harrison, WV; Lewis, 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