Boone County Emergency Management Agency

Boone County Emergency Management Agency Providing Police, Fire, EMS, & EMA Services to the citizens of Boone County, WV.

Message From Director: The Boone County Emergency Operations Center was established in April 1992, by the Boone County Commission, to provide an enhanced emergency dispatch center to serve the citizens of Boone County. The goal of The Boone County Emergency Operations Center will be to provide an attentive efficient service to both the general public, and emergency service agencies, by acting as the liaison, providing assistance whenever needed.

05/30/2026

Update at 6:07pm: The fiber has been repaired and our phone lines are back in service. For non emergency calls please call us at 304-369-9913.

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🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE – BOONE COUNTY 911 CENTER 🚨

The Boone County 911 Center's non-emergency administrative phone lines are currently experiencing service disruptions due to a Frontier Fiber outage affecting the Madison area.

If you have been attempting to reach us at 304-369-9913 and are unable to get through, this is the reason.

For non-emergency assistance, please call 304-369-7273 until service is restored.

Important: Our 911 emergency lines remain fully operational and are NOT affected by this outage. Please do not call 911 for non-emergency matters.

Frontier is aware of the dial tone outage and is actively working to repair the fiber cut. At this time, there is no estimated time of restoration (ETA) available.

We are also working with Frontier to have calls to 304-369-9913 forwarded to 304-369-7273 to help mitigate the issue while repairs are being completed.

We will provide updates and notify the public once normal phone service has been restored.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/27/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 3:05PM EDT until May 27 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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At 305 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Alum Creek, or
10 miles southwest of Charleston, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Jefferson, South Charleston, Dunbar, Tornado, Alum Creek,
Julian, Sod, Woodville, Ashford, Alkol, and Racine.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Kanawha, WV; Lincoln, WV

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/DV3EnTz

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/27/26 3:05 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/27/26 3:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 305 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Alum Creek, or
10 miles southwest of Charleston, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Jefferson, South Charleston, Dunbar, Tornado, Alum Creek,
Julian, Sod, Woodville, Ashford, Alkol, and Racine.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/DV3EnTz

05/27/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 2:49PM EDT until May 27 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 249 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Alum Creek,
or 9 miles east of Hamlin, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Jefferson, South Charleston, Dunbar, Alum Creek,
Spurlockville, Tornado, Julian, Sweetland, Sod, Woodville, Ashford,
Griffithsville, Alkol, Yawkey, and Racine.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 52 and 56.
Route 119 between mile markers 57 and 78.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Kanawha, WV; Lincoln, WV; Putnam, WV

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/OlK1QGD

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/27/26 2:49 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/27/26 3:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 249 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Alum Creek,
or 9 miles east of Hamlin, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Jefferson, South Charleston, Dunbar, Alum Creek,
Spurlockville, Tornado, Julian, Sweetland, Sod, Woodville, Ashford,
Griffithsville, Alkol, Yawkey, and Racine.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 52 and 56.
Route 119 between mile markers 57 and 78.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/OlK1QGD

05/25/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 11:57PM EDT until May 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for portions of
northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and West
Virginia.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Logan, WV; Raleigh, WV

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/NxsHmM9

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 11:57 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/25/26 12:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for portions of
northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and West
Virginia.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/NxsHmM9

05/25/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 11:22PM EDT until May 24 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for portions of
northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and West
Virginia.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Kanawha, WV; Nicholas, WV; Raleigh, WV

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/tyJm46a

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 11:22 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/24/26 11:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for portions of
northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and West
Virginia.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/tyJm46a

05/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 7:25PM EDT until May 24 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
--------
FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Boone County in central West Virginia...
Southeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
West Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 725 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Montgomery, Chesapeake, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow,
Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Burnwell, Powellton, Whitesville,
Handley, Sylvester, Eskdale, Dawes, Leewood, Sharon, Dorothy and
Seth.

This includes West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 63 and 88.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Kanawha, WV; Nicholas, WV; Raleigh, WV

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/PaSA56c

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 7:25 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/24/26 11:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Boone County in central West Virginia...
Southeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
West Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 725 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Montgomery, Chesapeake, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow,
Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Burnwell, Powellton, Whitesville,
Handley, Sylvester, Eskdale, Dawes, Leewood, Sharon, Dorothy and
Seth.

This includes West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 63 and 88.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/PaSA56c

05/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 7:14PM EDT until May 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Boone County in central West Virginia...
West Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...

* Until midnight EDT.

* At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Logan, Man, Amherstdale-Robinette, Mallory, Wharton, Van, Bald
K**b, Chief Logan State Park, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Holden, West
Logan, Mitchell Heights, Blair, Sharples, Amherstdale-Robine,
Jeffrey, Mount Gay, Switzer, Chauncey and Verdunville.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 23 and 35...and near
mile marker 44.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Logan, WV; Raleigh, WV

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/wNnmBWQ

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 7:14 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/25/26 12:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Boone County in central West Virginia...
West Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...

* Until midnight EDT.

* At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Logan, Man, Amherstdale-Robinette, Mallory, Wharton, Van, Bald
K**b, Chief Logan State Park, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Holden, West
Logan, Mitchell Heights, Blair, Sharples, Amherstdale-Robine,
Jeffrey, Mount Gay, Switzer, Chauncey and Verdunville.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 23 and 35...and near
mile marker 44.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/wNnmBWQ

05/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 6:28PM EDT until May 24 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
--------
FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Boone County in central West Virginia...
West Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Logan, Man, Amherstdale-Robinette, Mallory, Wharton, Van, Bald
K**b, Chief Logan State Park, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Holden, West
Logan, Mitchell Heights, Blair, Sharples, Amherstdale-Robine,
Jeffrey, Mount Gay, Switzer, Chauncey and Verdunville.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 23 and 35...and near
mile marker 44.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Logan, WV; Raleigh, WV

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/RKoMruV

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 6:28 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/24/26 10:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Boone County in central West Virginia...
West Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Logan, Man, Amherstdale-Robinette, Mallory, Wharton, Van, Bald
K**b, Chief Logan State Park, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Holden, West
Logan, Mitchell Heights, Blair, Sharples, Amherstdale-Robine,
Jeffrey, Mount Gay, Switzer, Chauncey and Verdunville.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 23 and 35...and near
mile marker 44.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/RKoMruV

As we are going into Memorial Day weekend, let’s not forget the true purpose of this day, the ones who paid the ultimate...
05/22/2026

As we are going into Memorial Day weekend, let’s not forget the true purpose of this day, the ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Everyone please have a safe and wonderful weekend!

**Our administration offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th**

05/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 6:39PM EDT until May 20 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and southeastern West Virginia.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Kanawha, WV; Raleigh, WV

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/9eFyLd7

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/20/26 6:39 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/20/26 6:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and southeastern West Virginia.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/9eFyLd7

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