Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
Locations impacted include...
Sutton, Clay, Webster Springs, Gassaway, Addison (Webster Springs),
Birch River, Harrison, Cowen, Widen, Diana, Frametown, Strange Creek,
Muddlety, Boggs, Little Birch, Ivydale, Bergoo, Centralia, Erbacon,
and Servia.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 46 and 64.
Route 19 between mile markers 48 and 68.
Heavy rain may cause ponding of water on roadways and flooding in
low-lying areas.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
Area Description:
Clay; Braxton; Northwest Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov