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The drought-like conditions blanketing the state are starting to cause problems for lakes and streams, especially in the northern region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJuly has been an abnormally dry month, leading to drought conditions in many areas of the state. Around 60 percent of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Another 30 percent are experiencing dry conditions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for the northern two-thirds of the state. The warning extends until Tuesday night with more rainfall and severe weather on the way later in the week. The weather service advises residents to be ready to take action to stay safe. The rainfall could be beneficial, however, for the ongoing fires in the Eastern Panhandle.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News“We had no warning. The high river was our warning,” Carper said. “When the calls started coming to 911 and people were literally running out of their homes fleeing, and roads were being covered up, washed out, that was our warning. And then the National Weather Service put out just about the strongest alert they know how to put out for floods.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFlooding throughout the day Monday caused significant damage to roads, houses and bridges in central and southern West Virginia. There have been no deaths reported so far due to flooding. Officials are still working to assess damage. Many houses were flooded, and some were washed away.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBoth the Northern and Eastern Panhandles are experiencing flooding this week as rain continues to fall on the two regions. Preparations are also being…
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