Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:51PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 751 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior 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...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Harrisville, St. Marys, Vienna,
Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, North Bend State Park, Boaz,
Newport, North Hills, Ellenboro, Pullman, Schultz, Willow Island,
Nutter Farm, Waverly, Maxwell and Pike.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 180 and 186.
Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 3. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 25 and 52.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov