UPSHUR, WV — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia...
Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Portions of Cleveland Ave and Wood St flood. Sections of Rte 20 south and north of town begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum rive
Flooding in 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.
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