Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 11:47AM EST until March 6 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 8:47am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the
following county, Randolph.
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1145 AM EST, The river gauge on the Tygart Valley River at
Mill Creek was reading 11.8 feet and slowly falling. This is
above the minor flood stage of 11 feet.
- At stages of 11 feet, low spots along County Road 39 are
flooded. Small creeks around the town may also contribute to
flooding of low-lying locations.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mill Creek and Huttonsville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Randolph, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov