More flooding in Wetzel County.

It seems to be happening all too often and once again on Friday, heavy rains brought up to 2.5 inches of rain to the area causing creeks and streams to leave their banks and flood community streets and county highways.

Hard hit once again was the small town of Hundred who experienced their worst flood since 2017.

While Friday’s flood was not as severe local residents still suffered damage as Rt. 69 through downtown and Rt. 250 were impassable and water had creeped into storefronts and basements. Several vehicles also were reported damaged.

On his Facebook page Hundred Mayor Chip Goff stated he has pleaded over and over with former Governor Justice and in eight years never received a call back. He also stated he has had no luck with current Governor Patrick Morrisey.

“In our area I try my hardest to use the resources I can, to get things done. I try to resolve the issues or find a way to do something but I have to beg or ask for help quite often,” said Mayor Goff.

Several highways throughout Wetzel County were closed for several hours due to the flooding. Porters Falls along Rt 20 had water over the roads as did the Wileyville area along Rt. 7 and near Long Drain school.

Hundred, however, took the brunt of the damage once again as the town park and football field were both damaged.

And downtown was impassable. Area along Rt. 250 where the water was over the road included parts of Littleton as well.

Mayor Goff, stated on social media that he’s in his 9th year as Mayor and has yet to meet either governor. “It’s a shame, If I was Governor my administration would reach out to all municipalities to see if they need anything.”

Many of the creeks in West Virginia need dredging and cleaned out. Harlan Drive leading from Rt. 2 to downtown New Martinsville was also underwater as the river and creek both rose backing water over the roadway. The main road between Sistersville and Paden City had heavy rain water laying on the surface and water coming off the hillsides made for a dangerous situation.

City and county officials along with the DOH were out in areas assessing the situation. Remember the saying when you see high water, “Turn around don’t Drown.”