…Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in West Virginia…
Little Kanawha River at Glenville affecting Gilmer County.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE…Little Kanawha River at Glenville.
* WHEN…Until 7 AM this morning.
* IMPACTS…At 25.0 feet, Most of Elm Street floods. Water reaches
the hotel foundation on Conrad Court next to the old 1885 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 24.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early this morning.
– Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.4 feet on 01/08/1994.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
