Videos provided by Timothy Butler. They were taken in the vicinity of the Calhoun line after Nebo in the West Fork area. If you have reports of areas experiencing high waters, please notifiy ridgeview so we can get the word out. If you take pictures or video, please send them to the Ridgeview via Facebook.
Calhoun Control have dispatched the Fire Departments for assitance with cars trapped in the high waters earlier. Please proceed with caution, or wait until the water recedes.
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston Braxton WV-Calhoun WV-Clay WV-Roane WV- 907 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 …
FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROANE, WEST CENTRAL BRAXTON, SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES… At 907 AM EDT,
Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, with amounts near 5 inches occurring in Nebo including Sleight Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE…Radar. IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include… Big Otter, Wallback, Amma, Nebo, Servia and Wilsie. This includes the following streams and drainages… Tate Creek, Henry Fork, O`Brein Fork, Walker Creek, Laurel Creek, and Big Otter Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
