Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 6:09PM EDT until September 12 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated earlier thunderstorms that
produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional
rainfall is expected.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by 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...
Clay, Clendenin, Glen, Wallback, Procious, and Indore.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 33 and 34.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Clay, WV; Kanawha, WV; Roane, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov