Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 2:02PM EDT until May 28 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2025 - 11:02am
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central West Virginia, including the
following county, Taylor.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since
Tuesday, most of it overnight and this morning. Flooding is
already occurring. Pubic and Emergency Management reported
Route 50 in Prunytown completely flooded with nearby stream
out of its banks. Also flooding throughout mostly northern
Taylor County along back roads and poor drainage areas.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Grafton, Flemington, Tygart Lake State Park, Knottsville,
McGee, Thornton, Meadland and Rosemont.
- 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:
Taylor, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV