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]
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Procious, West Virginia
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sean DeLancy (June 26, 2016). "Clay County devastated by flooding, in desperate need of donations". WCHS. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- ^ Climate Summary for Procious, West Virginia
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