BUCKHANNON — Tuesday evening's severe thunderstorms led to rapid, massive and devastating flooding throughout the Upshur County community that continued into Wednesday. The National Weather Service states that between 3 and 5 inches of rain had fallen in the area by 7:26 p.m. Tuesday. ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. CRAFTS AND FOOD TRUCKS: at the Tygarts Valley Ministries parking lot, Friday, July 24, from 3 p.m. to close and Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Beverly Fireman's Festival. HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET: The Tygart Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday, July 25 at the ...
BUCKHANNON – The mayor of Buckhannon is asking for prayers for the area hit hard by Tuesday night's severe storm. At about 9:45 a.m., Mayor Robbie Skinner posted the following to social media: “First and foremost, the City of Buckhannon, North-Central Upshur County, and everyone here… ...
BUCKHANNON — Resources for those in Upshur and Lewis counties who were impacted by Tuesday night's severe storm and flooding are being announced across the region. At about 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Upshur County 911 Center posted to social media that all 911 lines in the county are currently down. Officials urge anyone who needs assistance to call one of the following numbers: 304-997-9373, 681-837-2445, 304-516-2502 and 304-439-0263. The Buckhannon Church of the Nazarene has opened the church building to those who need shelter after the devastating storm Tuesday night. ...
BUCKHANNON - Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties as severe storms continue to move across West Virginia, resulting in flash flooding, landslides, road closures, and other dangerous conditions. Also today, the Uphsur County Commission has proclaimed a local state of emergency due to widespread flooding. The Upshur County Commission's proclamation notes that “Upshur County has experienced widespread flooding resulting from significant rainfall, causing damage to public infrastructure, private property, roadways, bridges, culverts, ...
Due to flooding in our delivery area, The Inter-Mountain will deliver newspapers as conditions safely allow. Any papers that cannot be delivered will be delivered with the next possible delivery. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these weather- related challenges.
