GRANTSVILLE SPARED FROM SEVERE FLOODING - Glenville Takes A Hit

(02/24/2003)

By Bob Weaver Rainfall stopped in the nick of time early Sunday morning, preventing major flooding in the region. The Little Kanawha River went out of banks along Route 5 from Glenville to Grantsville and downstream before noon, and then began to recede. Grantsville resident Roger Jarvis, whose house was at risk for flooding, said the river was coming up 3-4 inches an hour at 3 a.m. More severe flooding was experienced in Glenville. (See Glenville and Wirt flood photos on The Herald) The Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department continued their around the clock work in assisting a few individuals and families to evacuate their homes. The Senior Center in Grantsville was opened for those displaced by the water. Yesterday's flooding could be a climax to two weeks of severe weather that struck the region. Calhoun and Roane County have been among the hardest hit, according to the National Weather Service. However, more snow is predicted today. The Grantsville VFD helps Rt. 5 family move furniture upstairs Water cuts off dwellings Low lying River Street blocked Dominion office in south Grantsville, vehicles moved to bridge fill for safety As always, the old football field is covered The old Johnson house - North Grantsville Debris floats down the Little Kanawha

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