Flood Watch Remains in Effect for Harrison County, Much of West Virginia

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Flood Watch remains in effect for Harrison County and a large portion of West Virginia through midnight Sunday as additional showers and thunderstorms move across the region.

The National Weather Service says heavy downpours could produce flash flooding in some communities, particularly where storms repeatedly move over the same locations.

Excessive runoff could also cause rivers, creeks and streams to rise while creating problems in low-lying, flood-prone and poor-drainage areas.

The watch covers portions of central, northern, southern, southeastern and northeastern West Virginia. Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, Doddridge, Barbour, Upshur, Ritchie and several surrounding counties are included.

Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Weston, Buckhannon, Grafton and Philippi are among the communities identified by the National Weather Service as potentially affected by the heavy rainfall.

A Flood Watch means conditions are favorable for flooding but does not necessarily mean flooding is occurring. Residents should continue monitoring weather conditions and be prepared to act if a Flash Flood Warning is issued.

Drivers should never attempt to cross a roadway covered by water because its depth and the condition of the road beneath it may be difficult to determine.