Mayor Skinner Issues Statement On Flooding

BUCKHANNON, WV: The Buckhannon River has crested—officially at 25.15’—the highest since 2016. Although the flood waters have begun to recede, it will be a slow drain-out process. Many streets in the southern half of our Downtown are impassable. Later today, please use caution when driving through the areas once flooded. High waters leave behind debris that can harm you and your vehicle. Our Public Works Departments will be cleaning streets once the waters recede.

Please be patient as you travel around the city today. To access Main Street, the northern half of Downtown, and Corridor H, use College Avenue to East Main Street.

Some Downtown businesses may not be open today. For example, First Community Bank’s drive-thru cannot operate due to the flood waters around it. Please call ahead to any businesses you wish to visit before traveling.

City Hall extends sincere thanks to the Upshur County Office of Emergency Management, the West Virginia Department of Highways, and, of course, all of our City’s Public Works and Public Safety Departments. This Winter has certainly been a challenge for our city and cities across the state.