Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 11 at 1:41AM EDT until September 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 10:41pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 141 AM EDT, emergency management reported high water making US 33
near Glenville impassible in multiple locations due to prior heavy
rainfall. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Glenville, Grantsville, Tanner, Burnt House, Big Springs, Newberne,
Coxs Mills, Troy, Annamoriah, Baldwin and Linn.
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:
Calhoun, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov