Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 2:36AM EST until March 4 at 8:30AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 11:36pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern West Virginia, including
the following counties, in central West Virginia, Braxton,
Calhoun, Gilmer and Roane. In northern West Virginia, Doddridge,
Harrison, Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 830 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 236 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Clarksburg, Weston, Spencer, Harrisville, Glenville,
Grantsville, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Pennsboro, West
Union, Cedar Creek State Park, North Bend State Park, Jackson
Mill, Arnoldsburg, Stonewall Jackson, West Milford,
Burnsville, Lost Creek and Jane Lew.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Braxton, WV; Calhoun, WV; Doddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Harrison, WV; Lewis, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Tyler, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov