Flood Watches and Warnings in effect throughout NCWV
Flooding concerns continue to grow across the region.
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - (UPDATE 6:40 p.m.)
AS OF 6:40PM:
The Flash Flood Warning has expired, but Flood Watches and Warnings persist.
Our entire area is under a Flood Watch from now until 8am.
Flood Warnings exist in the same counties as listed below, expiring at the same times as below. Some expire at 9:30pm, others at 11pm.
Watches and warnings have the potential to be extended as rain continues.
Stick with 5 News for updates.
AS OF 5:15PM:
The Flood Warning has been expanded to include all of Upshur County, all of Braxton County, and nearly all of Barbour County, in addition to most of Randolph County and most of Webster County.
The warning is in effect until 11pm tonight.
Flooding has been reported to the National Weather Service in Philippi, where creeks and streams are now flowing out of their banks.
If you spot flooding, you can report it to the National Weather Service in Charleston here.
Additionally, you can send 5 News any photos or videos of flooding to here.
DO NOT put yourself in harm’s way for any pictures or videos. Avoid treading through floodwaters, as they can be contaminated with sewage, or electrically charged from damaged power lines.
Stick with 5 News for updates.
AS OF 3:45PM:
A Flood Warning has been issued for portions of our area.
This warning includes portions of the counties of Harrison, Barbour, Braxton, Lewis, Upshur, and Webster.
The warning is in effect from now until 9:30pm tonight.
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
If you encounter flooded roads, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Stick with 5 News as this storm continues.
AS OF 3PM:
All of North-Central West Virginia is now under a Flood Watch from now until 8am tomorrow morning.
Most of Gilmer County, along with a small portion of Braxton County, are under a Flash Flood Warning from now until 6:30pm tonight.
Heavy rain will be continuing throughout the night tonight and into tomorrow morning. Low-lying areas, as well as areas near creeks, rivers, and streams, are most at risk for flooding.
If you encounter flooded roads, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Stick with 5 News as this storm continues.
AS OF 12PM:
A flood warning has been issued for parts of Gilmer and Braxton Counties.
ORIGINAL STORY
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect for the northernmost counties of NCWV this afternoon.
The counties affected included Wetzel, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Tucker counties.
This comes as showers and thunderstorms could produce enough rainfall to create excessive runoff. The runoff could cause flooding in small creeks and streams, low-lying areas, and other flood-prone locations, along with areas of poor drainage and urban areas.
Right now, it’s a Watch, which means the conditions are in place for flooding, but we have not seen any yet. If, however, flooding is imminent if not already happening, the National Weather Service might issue Flood Warnings. We have no Flood Warnings so far.
Make sure to stay updated with 5 News or the National Weather Service for more information. And if you see an area that is flooded, avoid it. Turn around, don’t drown!
Stick with 5 News for the latest weather updates.
Update (10:00 AM): The National Weather Service in Charleston has now issued Flood Watches for most of NCWV, as showers and thunderstorms today and tonight could cause flooding at creeks and streams, and other low-lying areas. This lasts from 2 PM today to 8 AM tomorrow. Stick with 5 News as we keep you updated!
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