Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 11 at 2:16AM EDT until September 11 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 11:16pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 216 AM EDT, doppler radar indicated 1 to 1.75 inches of rain had
fallen across the warned area earlier tonight. 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...
Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Cedar Creek State Park, Sand Fork, Sand
Run, Alum Bridge, Walkersville, Linn, Stouts Mills, Horner and
Normantown.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 84 and 100. Route 33 between mile
markers 1 and 7.
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:
Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov