Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 4:54PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Roane County in central West Virginia...
West Central Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
South Central Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
Central Mason County in western West Virginia...
Northeastern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area in a very short amount of
time. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Ripley, Spencer, Kenna, Sandyville, Reedy, Leon, Gay, Statts Mills,
Fairplain, Kentuck, Harmony, Leroy, Given, Gandeeville, Evans,
Walton, Looneyville, Grimms Landing and Southside.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 122
and 144.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Calhoun, WV; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Putnam, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov