Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 10:29PM EDT until September 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1029 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated prior thunderstorms had
produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches
of rain has fallen. 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...
Oceana, R.d. Bailey Lake, Hanover, Gilbert Creek, Mallory,
Amherstdale-Robinette, Gilbert, Bruno, Coal Mountain and Cyclone.
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; Logan, WV; McDowell, WV; Mingo, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov