Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 6:27PM EDT until September 12 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 627 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported numerous locations
that were flooded across east-central Braxton County due to
torrential rainfall from thunderstorms. Between 3.5 and 6.5 inches
of rain have fallen. Significant flash flooding is ongoing!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported numerous locations that were
flooded in east-central Braxton County.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Falls Mills.
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.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 9:30 PM EDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 9:30 PM EDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Braxton, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov