Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 6:51PM EDT until August 7 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
North Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 651 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding due to heavy
rain in thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Mount Hope, Piney View, Meadow Bridge and Thurmond.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 5 and 9.
High water was reported in the Meadow Bridge area.
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:
Fayette, WV; Raleigh, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov