Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 9:41PM EDT until August 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 6:41pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 941 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2
and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5
to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Babcock State Park, Northfork, Shady Spring, Daniels, Beaver,
Stanaford, Piney View, Coal City, Meadow Bridge, Keystone, Anawalt,
Ghent, Josephine, Herndon and Maybeury.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 123 and 136. West
Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28 and 38.
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:
Fayette, WV; McDowell, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov