Flood Warning: Upshur, WV
Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:41AM EDT until August 16 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
- WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 345 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At a stage of 6 feet, minor flooding of low-lying areas along Sand Run Creek occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 939 AM EDT, gauge reports indicate Sand Run is approaching minor flood stage of 6.0 feet and rising rapidly. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Overhill and Tallmansville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do: 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.
Issued by NWS Charleston WV; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:45:00 GMT.
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