Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 11 at 12:47AM EDT until September 11 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 9:47pm
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1247 AM EDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain had occurred
across the warned area earlier this evening, with between 1 and 2
inches of rain having fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior heavy rain.
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...
Elizabeth, Ravenswood, Rockport, Morristown, Peewee and Palestine.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 144
and 165.
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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov