Procious, West Virginia

Procious is an unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. Procious is located on the Elk River and West Virginia Route 4, 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of Clay. Procious has a post office with ZIP code 25164.[2]

Procious, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Procious is located in West Virginia
Procious
Procious
Procious is located in the United States
Procious
Procious
Coordinates: 38°29′44″N 81°12′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyClay
Elevation
650 ft (200 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25164
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1555416[1]

Adam Procious, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

The community was left in ruins by the 2016 West Virginia flood.[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Procious has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Procious, West Virginia
  2. ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 509.
  4. Sean DeLancy (June 26, 2016). "Clay County devastated by flooding, in desperate need of donations". WCHS. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  5. Climate Summary for Procious, West Virginia


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