Active AlertsUpshur

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. For the Tygart Valley RiverMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
Where: Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.
When: Until this afternoon.
Impacts: At 26.0 feet, Major flooding in Buckhannon and surrounding areas. Business/factory across from the Hall Rd bridge near the gage begins to flood.
Additional Details: - At 2:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 26.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 27.9 feet on 07/31/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 330 PM EDT.