Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 12:58AM EDT until September 22 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia...
Northern McDowell County in southern West Virginia...
Southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
* Until 330 AM EDT.
* At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by 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...
Welch, Pineville, Gilbert Creek, Davy, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Kimball,
Baileysville, Wolf Pen, Coalwood, Avondale and Panther.
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:
Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov