Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:07AM EDT until May 27 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 8:07am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 1107 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding due to heavy
rain along Seneca Trail near Parsons. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Parsons, Davis, Thomas, Hendricks, Hambleton, Hannahsville, Lead
Mine, Benbush, Blackwater Falls, Davisville, Saint George, Elk,
Silver Lake, Canaan Hgts, Canaan Valley State Park, Red Creek,
Cortland, Elgon, Pheasant Run and Pifer Moutain.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Preston, WV; Tucker, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov