Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 9:59AM EDT until July 28 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:59am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 959 AM EDT, Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicated between
1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen from thunderstorms earlier this
morning. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. 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...
Madison, Hamlin, Chapmanville, Spurlockville, Gill, Harts, Julian,
Ranger, Danville, Mud, Palermo, Alkol, Woodville, Yawkey,
Griffithsville, Turtle Creek, Myra, Sweetland, Foster and Jeffrey.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 35 and 61.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Boone, WV; Lincoln, WV; Logan, WV; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov