The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has positioned emergency response crews across the state to combat the potential impacts of a severe weather system forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend. WVDOH is coordinating closely with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) and the WVDOT Transportation Management Center to actively monitor conditions and respond to hazardous roadways.
| Forecast Element | Projected Impact / Action Plan |
|---|---|
| Advisory Type | Flood Watch / Flood Warning (National Weather Service) |
| Effective Dates | Saturday, February 15, through Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| Anticipated Hazards | Excessive runoff leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, low-lying areas, and urban centers. Potential for road slips and landslides. |
| WVDOH Response | Continuous monitoring of road conditions, active debris cleanup, and placement of high-water and road-closure signage. |
“The WVDOH will actively monitor the road conditions and use proper signage when it becomes necessary to close a road due to high water, road slips or landslides,” said WVDOT Secretary Stephen T. Rumbaugh, P.E. “Remember to never drive through high water, stay off cell phones and be mindful of our crews who are out working in these conditions.”
Counties Under Flood Watches or Warnings
As of Friday afternoon, February 14, 2025, the National Weather Service placed a large majority of West Virginia counties under flood watches or warnings, including:
- Barbour
- Boone
- Braxton
- Brooke
- Cabell
- Calhoun
- Clay
- Doddridge
- Fayette
- Gilmer
- Harrison
- Jackson
- Kanawha
- Lewis
- Lincoln
- Logan
- Marion
- Marshall
- Mason
- McDowell
- Mingo
- Monongalia
- Nicholas (Northwest)
- Ohio
- Pleasants
- Pocahontas
- Preston
- Putnam
- Raleigh
- Randolph
- Ritchie
- Taylor
- Tucker
- Tyler
- Upshur
- Wayne
- Webster
- Wetzel
- Wirt
- Wood
- Wyoming
Public Safety and Traffic Resources
Motorists are advised to adjust their travel plans and stay informed of rapidly changing road conditions through the following official channels:
- Real-Time Traffic Updates: Download the West Virginia 511 mobile app or follow @WV511 on X (formerly Twitter) for live information on road closures, high water warnings, and delays.
- Report Road Conditions: To report high water, mudslides, or hazardous road conditions directly to state highway crews, call 833-WV-ROADS (833-987-6237).
- Emergencies: In the event of an immediate life-safety emergency, dial 911.
