Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 6:14PM EDT until September 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 614 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, with additional
light rain showers possible.
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...
Glenville, Grantsville, West Union, Cedar Creek State Park,
Arnoldsburg, Pullman, Auburn, Tanner, Burnt House, Newberne, Big
Springs, Coxs Mills, Normantown, Berea, Stumptown, Troy, Mount
Zion, Shock, Millstone, and Grove.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 48 and
60.
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:
Calhoun, WV; Doddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov