Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 10 at 10:46AM EDT until June 10 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 7:46am
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1046 AM EDT, Doppler radar and rain gages in the area indicated
between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain fell this morning in a short period
of time. High water was reported earlier along Harbour Lane in
Hurricane and along Route 34 in Teays Valley near Liberty Square.
While the threat for heavy rainfall has ended, local runoff will
continue to result in areas of high water, particularly near creeks
and streams.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of creeks and streams.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hurricane, Poca and Teays Valley.
Strong rises are occurring on Hurricane Creek which may result in
flooding of adjacent areas that typically experience high water. This
would include portions of Harbour Lane in Hurricane.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Putnam, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov