Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:18AM EDT until September 22 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:18pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia...
Northern McDowell County in southern West Virginia...
Southern Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
Southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 218 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Welch, Pineville, Gilbert Creek, Davy, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Kimball,
Baileysville, Wolf Pen, Coalwood, Avondale and Panther.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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; Mingo, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov