Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 1:54AM EDT until May 28 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 10:54pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia...
Little Kanawha River at Glenville affecting Gilmer County.
For the Little Kanawha River...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little Kanawha River at Glenville.
* WHEN...Until this late morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Low spots on Brooklyn Drive, Elm Street,
and River Street flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 22.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 23.5 feet later this morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late this morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6
feet on 03/31/1940.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Gilmer, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov