While other parts of the eastern United States were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy Monday and Tuesday, Wetzel County saw little ill effects from her. She simply brought some rain, average winds, and some snow to the local area.

The Wetzel County Office of Emergency Management said they did not know of any problems attributed to the weather. While Wetzel County Schools operated on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Director of Transportation Brian Jones said it was a precautionary measure. They monitored the water level near Jacksonburg, where it often covers state Route 20, and he said, “It is not a threat at all.” Similarly, the river level was acting as predicted, not reaching a flood stage.