Charleston's WCHS Eyewitness News Home Page Huntington, West Virginia     
Charleston, WV
WCHS Eyewitness News Home Charleston Eyewitness Newsroom Charleston Storm Team Weather Sports News TV Shows TV Program Schedule Community Mobile-Cellphone and PDA


HIGH WATER
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding In Cabin Creek

Reported by: Send eMail Atish Baidya
Videographer: Atish Baidya
Web Producer: Atish Baidya
Updated: August 2, 2009 11:21pm


Eyewitness News
Eyewitness News Photo

Jared Sigman and his neighbors on Wealthy Acres Dr. try and clear debris from their fence to keep the water moving.

"The creek needs to be cleaned out," Sigman said.

About two inches of rain fell in the area overnight causing creeks to rise. The high water kept firefighters very busy. One family unable to get out of their home for medical reasons had to be rescued by boat.

"Mostly we've been checking the well being of people in their homes," East Bank VFD Chief Tommy Tucker said.

Meanwhile, down in Ronda people find themselves once again flooded out.

"We had 18 to 20 inches of water in the house," Harold Smith said. "We had to evacuate this morning."

People said debris is the real problem. It backs up bridges, creating a dam, water has no place to go.

"Everytime we have high water it backs up at this bridge," Smith said. "When it hits the bridge we've got about 30 minutes to get our stuff moved."

Residents said they've telling officials for years about the problem. This time people noticed the bridge appears to be buckling because of the debris. People said something needs to be done to fix the flooding they feel can be avoided.

"It is not fun," Sigman said.



MORE NEWS FROM EYEWITNESS NEWS

BREAKING NEWS!
HUNTINGTON SHOOTING
Man Shot, Suspect Arrested
Eyewitness News Photo
Mar. 21, 2010 1:40 PM EDT
A man is in the hospital and another behind bars af ...
Full News Story

HIT AND RUN
Pedestrian Killed, Driver Takes Off
Eyewitness News Photo
Mar. 20, 2010 11:25 AM EDT
Troopers need your help to find the person who hit ...
Full News Story

DON'T GET BUSTED
New School Bus Cameras Catch Dangerous Drivers
Eyewitness News Photo
Mar. 20, 2010 4:50 PM EDT
State leaders passed a bill on the final day of the ...
Full News Story



News Man Shoots Wife And Then Turns Gun On Self
Mar. 20, 2010 6:26 PM EDT
News Funeral Arrangements Announced
Mar. 20, 2010 5:38 PM EDT
News WVU Fans Hit Their Favorite Spots To Watch The Big Game
Mar. 19, 2010 5:37 PM EDT
News Hometown Hero Meets Student Pen Pals
Mar. 19, 2010 4:58 PM EDT
News Armstrong To Build New Mineral Wool Plant In Ravenswood
Mar. 19, 2010 3:24 PM EDT
News Missing Firefighter Found In River
Mar. 20, 2010 8:05 AM EDT
News Charleston Group Departs For Medical Mission Trip
Mar. 19, 2010 11:03 AM EDT
News School Leaders Eye New Start Date
Mar. 18, 2010 11:21 PM EDT
News ATV Accident Kills One And Injures Another
Mar. 18, 2010 10:37 PM EDT
News Deputies Utilizing Bulletproof Vests In Training
Mar. 18, 2010 10:34 PM EDT
News Teams Overcome Heavy Snows To Clinch Tourney Berths
Mar. 18, 2010 6:27 PM EDT
News Hurricane High Offers Way To Lock Up Meds
Mar. 18, 2010 4:45 PM EDT
News Man Dies In A House Fire In Spencer
Mar. 18, 2010 12:18 PM EDT
News Search Underway for Shooting Suspect
Mar. 20, 2010 8:05 AM EDT
News Small Towns Make Cuts In Bad Economy
Mar. 17, 2010 10:52 PM EDT
News Hometown Elementary Wins Nationwide Contest
Mar. 17, 2010 10:52 PM EDT
News Two Dogs Get New "Leash" On Life
Mar. 17, 2010 7:48 PM EDT
News Indians Make Run At Title
Mar. 17, 2010 5:50 PM EDT
News Elkview Man Doesn't Know Exactly Where He Lives
Mar. 17, 2010 5:35 PM EDT
News Police Need Your Help To Find Sex Offender
Mar. 17, 2010 11:52 AM EDT
News Saint Albans Man Faces Wanton Endangerment Charges
Mar. 17, 2010 11:47 AM EDT
News Suspect Charged With Beating A Sleeping Man
Mar. 17, 2010 11:20 AM EDT
News Argument Leads To Stabbing
Mar. 17, 2010 11:14 AM EDT
News Show Premieres This Weekend
Mar. 17, 2010 11:05 AM EDT
News Local Taxi Service Offers Free Ride Home
Mar. 17, 2010 10:43 AM EDT
News Investigating Massive Power Outage
Mar. 16, 2010 10:37 PM EDT
News Petition Aims To Stop Phoneline Sale
Mar. 16, 2010 5:50 PM EDT
News Hunt For Fireman's Body Moves To Area Near Where His Wetsuit Was Found.
Mar. 20, 2010 8:06 AM EDT
News Forms Mailed Out This Week
Mar. 16, 2010 5:44 PM EDT
News A New Charleston Lunch Option
Mar. 16, 2010 4:07 PM EDT

Advertise on WCHS-TV Online

West Virginia News
Huntington mulls furloughs, layoffs for budget

West Virginia's second-largest city is considering furloughs and layoffs to balance its city budget.
Full Story

Kentucky News
Woman sues Lou. police over SWAT raid

A Jefferson County woman is suing Louisville police for a 2007 SWAT team raid on her home, saying her right to be free from unreasonable searches was violated.
Full Story

Ohio News
Ohio workers' comp panel failed to give advice

The director of an embattled Ohio legislative panel bucked the position held by advisers when she declined to take a stand on a key injured workers' bill.
Full Story

Fugitive Files
Wanted: Mar. 16, 2010 You Can Help!
Fugitive Fugitive Fugitive Distribution of crack cocaine, failure to register as a sex offender, and failure to appear following meth charges
Story and Video

Behind The Kitchen Door
March 18, 2010
Gibson Family Restaurant, Applebee's, Huntington Food Bank are on the list. Find out who has violations and who gets a big thumbs up!
Story and Video

2010 ARCHIVES: JAN | FEB | CURRENT
2009 ARCHIVES: JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC
2008 ARCHIVES: JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC







Fugitive Files Tuesdays at 6 PM on Eyewitness News

Newscast Scripts

ABC News web site



| Home | Eyewitness News Newsroom | Storm Team Weather | Eyewitness Sports | Schedules | Programs |

Send Mail Send email to news@wchstv.com for information or comments concerning WCHS-TV Eyewitness News.

Copyright ©2010, WCHS-TV8. Portions are
Copyright 2010 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or distributed.