Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 9:12PM EDT until May 31 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 6:12pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the
following county, Wetzel.
* WHEN...Until 430 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 912 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the
warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pine Grove, Jacksonburg, Smithfield, Big Run, Wileyville,
Reader, Knob Fork, Porters Falls, Folsom and Littleton.
- Fish Creek was also reported to be out of its banks.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Wetzel, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA