A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Kanawha, WV; at 7:21 PM on APR 04, 2025 Effective until 3:21 AM APR 05, 2025. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Heavy rains throughout the area has caused highwater. As water continues to rise, roadways will become unpassable, especially lower area roads close to the Coal River, in western Kanawha County. Turn around, don't drown! If you have an emergency, call 911.

High Water - Coal River area