Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 4 at 4:50PM EDT until September 4 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 450 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated prior thunderstorms had
produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5
inches of rain has fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior 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...
Philippi, Audra State Park, Belington, Montrose, Volga, Century and
Kerens.
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:
Barbour, WV; Harrison, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov