Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 10:24PM EDT until September 13 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1024 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain
fell earlier this evening. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. 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...
Grundy, Roseann, Stacy, Hurley and Vansant.
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.
Area Description:
Buchanan, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov